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Secondary Engineering - Power Quality Solutions

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Secondary Engineering - Power Quality Solutions

Chennai, India

About the Company:

The Hitachi Energy India Operations Center (INOPC) houses over 3,000 energy transition technologists in three locations from grid automation, transformers, high voltage products, grid integration and service businesses. Spread over 3,00,000 sq feet, with nearly 50,000 sq feet of dedicated lab space, the center brings under one roof diverse engineering capability that has been built over the years, fostering collaboration to advance the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible and secure. INOPC supports Hitachi Energy units across 40+ countries to deliver projects in 80+ countries.

We are technology leaders at the forefront of evolving the world's future energy system. The rising energy consumption with changing lifestyles and rapid urbanization, is driving the need for affordable, reliable and sustainable energy. Our innovative technologies help to make the energy system more resilient, secure and safe.

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Electricity will be the backbone of the carbon-neutral future and together, with customers and partners, we are co-creating solutions that are helping to accelerate the energy transition. Customers count on our technologies to help them to integrate huge volumes of renewable energy into the world's grids and manage increasing levels of complexity; and our technologies are also instrumental to the electrification of transportation, industry and smart life sectors. The center equally focuses on catering to grow complexity in domestic and international grids and is a key lever for Hitachi Energy's growth globally.

The opportunity:

Hitachi Energy PQS Electrical Engineering (EE) is responsible for the full cycle project engineering execution, designing of MACH hardware control and Protection system, IED based conventional control Protection system, Configuration & testing of Protection system, Auxiliary AC & DC system design including MV/LV Switch boards, Battery systems, Junction boxes and LV Cable sizing and estimation through innovative and reliable solution.

How you'll make an impact:

  • Design & execute the PQS project in line with customer specification / FACTS standard/Global standards Viz IEC, ANSI, IEEE etc.
  • Execute project within budget by meeting all KPI's (Quality, OTD, Efficiency, Budget)
  • Interacts with customers, officials, contractors and others. Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments and Tender execution as per customer/FACTS requirement
  • Preparation of MACH based control and protection system cubicle design and IED based control and protection system cubicle design and FACTS Plant design drawings (Secondary)
  • Designing and estimation of Aux. AC & DC power requirements and LV, MV Switch boards including battery systems, UPS, and Voltage stabilizers
  • Estimation & Sizing of LV Aux. power, control cables, communication cables & Indication cables
  • Purchasing of cubicles, cables, Junction boxes, AC & DC switch boards, MV Switchgear, Battery system, UPS & Voltage stabilizers etc.
  • Co-ordination with other departments (Mech. / Control / System Design/ Commissioning) and Validation of the time schedule (EE Dept.) for a project
  • Review and coordination with vendor/supplier drawings for Electrical deliverables including primary equipment
  • Involving in Site and commissioning support as per requirement and involving in development and supporting activities for continuous process improvements
  • Evaluation of sub-supplier and selection as per project requirement and involving in customer FAT according to project demand
  • Involving in Site support and commissioning support as per requirement and preparation of As Built Drawings
  • Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your Background:

  • Should have 6 - 10 years of experience in Substation secondary/EPC design or project execution or HVDC control & protection hardware design
  • Self-starter caliber who could own tasks through to completion
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Valuable experience in Control and Protection cubicle design
  • Experience in secondary engineering and EPC execution experience in Electrical Grid Industry (Switchyard equipment)
  • Experience in Substation/FACTS Project experience or similar field experience in E3 design tool or Similar design tool handling
  • Experience in Cable engineering and knowledge & Experience MS Office: Word, Excel
  • Team contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization and works independently, applying established local & global standards
  • Excellent English speaker with an excellent communication skill and dynamic and Proactive, willing to take the challenges and grow in the organization
  • Team player, ready to play the role across the different departments/countries and prominent level of ownership & accountability
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality digital solutions

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-135116
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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