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Primary Design Engineer Senior Professional

Hitachi


Job Location:

Chennai - India

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 12 September 2026 (4 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 10 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location:

Chennai Tamil Nadu India

Job ID:

R0138976

Date Posted:

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity:

Engineering authority for projects/tenders with low to medium complexity. Execution of complete engineering assignments on small medium or large projects/tender cost effectively and in accordance with contract specifications and quality standards. Based on technical specification from end customers and inputs from OU Engineering team prepare Substation layouts and section drawings Grounding system drawings Lightning system design drawings Cable routings Bill of materials RFQs vetting of vendor offers engg hours estimation visit to project sites technical risk assessment and opportunity evaluation technical risk assessment and opportunity evaluation etc

Coordinate with Engineering Manager 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 youll make an impact:

  • Involving Capability in managing project lifecycle (engineering to commissioning support) of at least five AIS and GIS substation projects rated 66kV and above.

  • Statcom/SVC/Mobile SS/Prefab SS Knowledge - Handson experience in at least one power quality improvement project.

  • Substation Interface Engineering with MEP & Civil - Leads interface engineering and complex issue resolution

  • Vendor Co-ordination - Leads vendor negotiations and critical discussions

  • Customer & Consultant Co-ordination - Leads customer & Consultant coordination and decision-making

  • Tender Engineering - Leading the Tender including Risk review Cost impact analysis Optimized proposal client technical coordination prepare Layout & SLD BOM/BOQ of all major equipment accessories.

  • Project Engineering - Lead the project including Quality & process implementation planning prioritizing Risk identification Co-ordination & Delegation skills with the project team.

  • Knowledge of Safety aspects in engineering and its applications.

  • Standards - IEC IEEE & minimum hand in experience of utility base practice & standards like SEC TAQA EWA DEWA SEWA TNB MEA etc.

  • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations procedures and guidelines.

  • Living Hitachi Energys core values of safety and integrity which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

  • Bachelors Engineering (Electrical & Electronics Engineering)

  • 11-15 years exp

  • Substation Design Calculation (SCF SAG Earthing DSLP Lighting Conductor Sizing Cable sizing (HV & MV) & Transformer sizing) - In-depth knowledge standardization of templates review & optimize the cost and identify the risk analysis & propose alternate solution.

  • Engineering of OEL Earthing Cable routing DSLP layout - Delivery efficient document identifies risks proposes costeffective alternatives and supports capability building within the team.

  • Tool Experience in Design Calculation (Cymgrd Cymcab DIALux ETAP CDEGS) - Expert in tools; optimization and validation.

  • Revit (ACC) & AutoCAD Competency - Review of documents through Revit and Minimal modification in drawings through AutoCAD.

  • Individual 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.

  • Works independently applying established standards

  • Able to be a team leader to drive the project engineering team.

  • Dynamic and Proactive willing to grow in the organization.

  • Team player ready to play the role across the different countries. High level of ownership.

  • Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is .

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Required Experience:

Senior IC


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