Project Engineer(Primary)
Hitachi Energy · Chennai · onsite · Posted 55d ago
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About this role
Location:
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaJob ID:
R0135477Date Posted:
2026-08-26Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):
Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
Main Accountabilities:
Activities Involved
Able to perform the following activities:
Having detailed design experience of minimum two projects of each AIS & GIS substation from 66kV & Above Statcom/SVC/Mobile SS/Prefab SS Knowledge - Importance of power quality projects in the grid integration. Substation Interface Engineering with MEP, Civil & Secondary - Handles interface coordination and resolves routine issues. Vendor Co-ordination - Independently coordinates with vendors for clarifications. Customer & Consultant Co-ordination - Handles routine customer & Consultant technical coordination. Tender Engineering - Understand the requirements from the sales, handle tender engineering independently, prepare Layout & SLD, BOM/BOQ of all major equipment, accessories. Project Engineering - Capable to handle the primary engineering, follow the Quality & processes & identify the project risks. Knowledge of Safety aspects in engineering and its applications. Standards - IEC, IEEE, EU & experience in utility base practice of middle east and Africa region.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelors Engineering (Electrical & Electronics Engineering)
- 6-10 years exp
Specific Knowledge & Skillsets:
Substation Design Calculation (SCF, SAG, Earthing, DSLP, Lighting, Conductor Sizing, Cable sizing (HV & MV) & Transformer sizing) - Performs design calculations as per standards and client requirements with minimum two of each AIS & GIS project.
Substation Layout Engineering of OEL, Earthing, Cable routing, DSLP layout - Independently deliver the layout & section drawing to the customer.
Tool Experience in Design Calculation (Cymgrid, Cymcab, DIALux, ETAP, CDEGS) - Independently uses calculation software and reviews the report.
Revit (ACC) & AutoCAD Competency - Review of documents through Revit and AutoCAD tool.
BIM authoring using Revit (or discipline-specific tools such as Tekla,
Civil 3D)
. Creation and maintenance of:
✓ Parametric families
✓ Templates
✓ Schedules and quantities
. Understanding of LOD / LOI concepts and staged information
delivery
. Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and EIR requirements
. Clear technical communication
. Ability to accept and act on coordination feedback
Discipline in following defined processes and workflows
Soft skills:
- Individual contributors using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often think independently to challenge traditional solutions.
- Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization.
- Works independently, applying established standards.
- Excellent English speaker, good communication skills.
- Dynamic and Proactive, willing to grow in the organization.
- Team player, ready to play the role across the different countries. High level of ownership.
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