Substations Secondary Engineer

The opportunity:

Design authority for an engineering discipline with low to medium complexity. Complete assignments on small projects or portions of larger projects, cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards and safety requirements. Based on technical specifications from end customers and inputs from OU Engineering team, prepare Protection principle SLD, Schematics substation layouts, sections, Bill of materials, RFQs, vetting of vendor offers, hours estimation, visit to project sites, technical risk assessment and opportunity evaluation etc, Coordinate with Engineering Leads, Tendering team, Project managers, SCM, Secondary and civil / steel design, functions, consultants, end customers etc. and provide required support in each Project / Tender.

How you'll make an impact:

• Reviewing of tender document, technical specifications and preparation of Design Intent Document.
• Preparing of Protection SLD showing principles, relays and meters.
• Preparation of Functional Design Standards/Descriptions.
• Preparation of Signal list, trip matrix, Logics & Interlocks.
• Review of Vendor drawings and documents (technical vetting of Control & Relay panels, Auxiliary System)
• Preparation of schematic diagrams for the interface's equipment in Control & Relay Panel scheme thus providing completeness.
• Preparation of relay ordering information, Preparation of circuit diagrams - New & Existing Set-up (applicable for retrofit projects)
• Preparation of Cable block diagram., Preparation of Cable Schedule & BoQ estimation for ordering.
• Take part in customer meetings / site visits for tender/project clarifications.
• Interface knowledge with Primary Equipment, Bay Controller Units /SCADA/RTU/Tele protection are essential.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• Bachelors Engineering in Electrical Engineering.
• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience with proven track record, and an interest in technology.
• Proficiency in required CAD design tools and E3.
• Knowledge of relevant international standards ex. IEEE, IEC etc.
• Knowledge in substation tendering and project engineering activities (technical & commercial)
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, India

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-184758

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-03-27T23:34:41