Project Engineer - Secondary Engineering
Hitachi
Project Engineer - Secondary Engineering
Job Description
Location:
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaJob ID:
R0118414Date Posted:
2026-01-23Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):
Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
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 specification 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, engg hours estimation, visit to project sites, technical risk assessment and opportunity evaluation etc.
How you’ll make an impact
Review of Tender document, technical specifications and preparation of Design Intent Document. Preparation 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 and of circuit diagrams – New & Existing Set-up (applicable for retrofit projects). Preparation of Cable block diagram.
Preparation of Cable Schedule & BoQ estimation for ordering and Wiring/Termination diagrams. Preparation of Core sheets and SCS IO Schedule.
Panel Engineering Expertise (Layouts, circuit diagram, wiring table, terminal table etc.,) preferred. Preparation of Voltage drop calculation - Trip & Close coil, LVAC power cable.
Identification of existing drawings and modifying them using red and green markups as per standard requirements. Interface knowledge with Primary Equipment, Bay Controller Units /SCADA/RTU/Tele protection are essential.
Auxiliary Power System design like Low Voltage AC Panel & DC Panel requirements, Aux Tr and Battery & Charger Sizing, ACDC Cable sizing & CB selectivity study, CT / VT Sizing. Relay configuration (Preferred).
Excellent knowledge in AIS & GIS secondary designs. As Built documentation. Co-ordination with other departments like primary, lead engineer, sourcing, C&R factory counterpart & own department control and protection etc. for design progress & completion.
Vendor Offer Evaluations. FAT / SAT of primary secondary equipment, system as and when needed. Ensure Ontime delivery of design deliverables & to be vigilant on project schedule impacts. Responsible for obtaining customer approvals for the designs and drawings.
Technical risk and opportunity assessment and validation. Take part in customer meetings / site visits for tender/project clarifications. Support and act as interface engineer during erection & commissioning.
Estimation of engineering effort for each project for costing at tender stage. Innovative ideas to reduce Engineering effort. Plan, implement, review and continuously improvise quality system.
Ensure the Safety through design principles which meant for complete project lifecycle.
Responsible for maintaining and updating the documentation for respective tenders and projects as per quality process.
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
Bachelors Engineering in electrical, should have 2 to 15 years' experience.
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).
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.
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 and able to guide and plan works for the team.
Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.
Locations
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Salary
80,000 - 120,000 USD / yearly
Source: Rule based Estimation
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- CAD design toolsintermediate
- E3intermediate
- IEEE standardsintermediate
- IEC standardsintermediate
- substation tenderingintermediate
- project engineeringintermediate
- AIS secondary designsintermediate
- GIS secondary designsintermediate
- Protection SLDintermediate
- Signal listintermediate
- trip matrixintermediate
- Logics & Interlocksintermediate
- schematic diagramsintermediate
- Control & Relay panelsintermediate
- Auxiliary Systemintermediate
- relay orderingintermediate
- circuit diagramsintermediate
- Cable block diagramintermediate
- Cable Scheduleintermediate
- BoQ estimationintermediate
- Wiring/Termination diagramsintermediate
- Core sheetsintermediate
- SCS IO Scheduleintermediate
- Panel Engineeringintermediate
- Voltage drop calculationintermediate
- red and green markupsintermediate
- Primary Equipmentintermediate
- Bay Controller Unitsintermediate
- SCADAintermediate
- RTUintermediate
- Tele protectionintermediate
- Low Voltage AC Panelintermediate
- DC Panelintermediate
- Aux Trintermediate
- Battery & Charger Sizingintermediate
- ACDC Cable sizingintermediate
- CB selectivity studyintermediate
- CT / VT Sizingintermediate
- Relay configurationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Engineering in electrical, should have 2 to 15 years' experience. (experience)
- Proficiency in required CAD design tools and E3. Knowledge of relevant international standards ex. IEEE, IEC etc. (experience)
- Knowledge in substation tendering and project engineering activities (technical & commercial). (experience)
- Individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions. (experience)
- Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization. Works independently, applying established standards. (experience)
- Excellent English speaker, good communication skills. Dynamic and Proactive, willing to grow in the organization. (experience)
- Team player, ready to play the role across the department. (experience)
Responsibilities
- Review of Tender document, technical specifications and preparation of Design Intent Document. Preparation 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 and of circuit diagrams – New & Existing Set-up (applicable for retrofit projects). Preparation of Cable block diagram.
- Preparation of Cable Schedule & BoQ estimation for ordering and Wiring/Termination diagrams. Preparation of Core sheets and SCS IO Schedule.
- Panel Engineering Expertise (Layouts, circuit diagram, wiring table, terminal table etc.,) preferred. Preparation of Voltage drop calculation - Trip & Close coil, LVAC power cable.
- Identification of existing drawings and modifying them using red and green markups as per standard requirements. Interface knowledge with Primary Equipment, Bay Controller Units /SCADA/RTU/Tele protection are essential.
- Auxiliary Power System design like Low Voltage AC Panel & DC Panel requirements, Aux Tr and Battery & Charger Sizing, ACDC Cable sizing & CB selectivity study, CT / VT Sizing. Relay configuration (Preferred).
- Excellent knowledge in AIS & GIS secondary designs. As Built documentation. Co-ordination with other departments like primary, lead engineer, sourcing, C&R factory counterpart & own department control and protection etc. for design progress & completion.
- Vendor Offer Evaluations. FAT / SAT of primary secondary equipment, system as and when needed. Ensure Ontime delivery of design deliverables & to be vigilant on project schedule impacts. Responsible for obtaining customer approvals for the designs and drawings.
- Technical risk and opportunity assessment and validation. Take part in customer meetings / site visits for tender/project clarifications. Support and act as interface engineer during erection & commissioning.
- Estimation of engineering effort for each project for costing at tender stage. Innovative ideas to reduce Engineering effort. Plan, implement, review and continuously improvise quality system.
- Ensure the Safety through design principles which meant for complete project lifecycle.
- Responsible for maintaining and updating the documentation for respective tenders and projects as per quality process.
- 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.
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Project Engineer - Secondary Engineering
Hitachi
Project Engineer - Secondary Engineering
Job Description
Location:
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaJob ID:
R0118414Date Posted:
2026-01-23Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):
Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
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 specification 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, engg hours estimation, visit to project sites, technical risk assessment and opportunity evaluation etc.
How you’ll make an impact
Review of Tender document, technical specifications and preparation of Design Intent Document. Preparation 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 and of circuit diagrams – New & Existing Set-up (applicable for retrofit projects). Preparation of Cable block diagram.
Preparation of Cable Schedule & BoQ estimation for ordering and Wiring/Termination diagrams. Preparation of Core sheets and SCS IO Schedule.
Panel Engineering Expertise (Layouts, circuit diagram, wiring table, terminal table etc.,) preferred. Preparation of Voltage drop calculation - Trip & Close coil, LVAC power cable.
Identification of existing drawings and modifying them using red and green markups as per standard requirements. Interface knowledge with Primary Equipment, Bay Controller Units /SCADA/RTU/Tele protection are essential.
Auxiliary Power System design like Low Voltage AC Panel & DC Panel requirements, Aux Tr and Battery & Charger Sizing, ACDC Cable sizing & CB selectivity study, CT / VT Sizing. Relay configuration (Preferred).
Excellent knowledge in AIS & GIS secondary designs. As Built documentation. Co-ordination with other departments like primary, lead engineer, sourcing, C&R factory counterpart & own department control and protection etc. for design progress & completion.
Vendor Offer Evaluations. FAT / SAT of primary secondary equipment, system as and when needed. Ensure Ontime delivery of design deliverables & to be vigilant on project schedule impacts. Responsible for obtaining customer approvals for the designs and drawings.
Technical risk and opportunity assessment and validation. Take part in customer meetings / site visits for tender/project clarifications. Support and act as interface engineer during erection & commissioning.
Estimation of engineering effort for each project for costing at tender stage. Innovative ideas to reduce Engineering effort. Plan, implement, review and continuously improvise quality system.
Ensure the Safety through design principles which meant for complete project lifecycle.
Responsible for maintaining and updating the documentation for respective tenders and projects as per quality process.
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
Bachelors Engineering in electrical, should have 2 to 15 years' experience.
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).
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.
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 and able to guide and plan works for the team.
Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.
Locations
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Salary
80,000 - 120,000 USD / yearly
Source: Rule based Estimation
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- CAD design toolsintermediate
- E3intermediate
- IEEE standardsintermediate
- IEC standardsintermediate
- substation tenderingintermediate
- project engineeringintermediate
- AIS secondary designsintermediate
- GIS secondary designsintermediate
- Protection SLDintermediate
- Signal listintermediate
- trip matrixintermediate
- Logics & Interlocksintermediate
- schematic diagramsintermediate
- Control & Relay panelsintermediate
- Auxiliary Systemintermediate
- relay orderingintermediate
- circuit diagramsintermediate
- Cable block diagramintermediate
- Cable Scheduleintermediate
- BoQ estimationintermediate
- Wiring/Termination diagramsintermediate
- Core sheetsintermediate
- SCS IO Scheduleintermediate
- Panel Engineeringintermediate
- Voltage drop calculationintermediate
- red and green markupsintermediate
- Primary Equipmentintermediate
- Bay Controller Unitsintermediate
- SCADAintermediate
- RTUintermediate
- Tele protectionintermediate
- Low Voltage AC Panelintermediate
- DC Panelintermediate
- Aux Trintermediate
- Battery & Charger Sizingintermediate
- ACDC Cable sizingintermediate
- CB selectivity studyintermediate
- CT / VT Sizingintermediate
- Relay configurationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Engineering in electrical, should have 2 to 15 years' experience. (experience)
- Proficiency in required CAD design tools and E3. Knowledge of relevant international standards ex. IEEE, IEC etc. (experience)
- Knowledge in substation tendering and project engineering activities (technical & commercial). (experience)
- Individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions. (experience)
- Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization. Works independently, applying established standards. (experience)
- Excellent English speaker, good communication skills. Dynamic and Proactive, willing to grow in the organization. (experience)
- Team player, ready to play the role across the department. (experience)
Responsibilities
- Review of Tender document, technical specifications and preparation of Design Intent Document. Preparation 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 and of circuit diagrams – New & Existing Set-up (applicable for retrofit projects). Preparation of Cable block diagram.
- Preparation of Cable Schedule & BoQ estimation for ordering and Wiring/Termination diagrams. Preparation of Core sheets and SCS IO Schedule.
- Panel Engineering Expertise (Layouts, circuit diagram, wiring table, terminal table etc.,) preferred. Preparation of Voltage drop calculation - Trip & Close coil, LVAC power cable.
- Identification of existing drawings and modifying them using red and green markups as per standard requirements. Interface knowledge with Primary Equipment, Bay Controller Units /SCADA/RTU/Tele protection are essential.
- Auxiliary Power System design like Low Voltage AC Panel & DC Panel requirements, Aux Tr and Battery & Charger Sizing, ACDC Cable sizing & CB selectivity study, CT / VT Sizing. Relay configuration (Preferred).
- Excellent knowledge in AIS & GIS secondary designs. As Built documentation. Co-ordination with other departments like primary, lead engineer, sourcing, C&R factory counterpart & own department control and protection etc. for design progress & completion.
- Vendor Offer Evaluations. FAT / SAT of primary secondary equipment, system as and when needed. Ensure Ontime delivery of design deliverables & to be vigilant on project schedule impacts. Responsible for obtaining customer approvals for the designs and drawings.
- Technical risk and opportunity assessment and validation. Take part in customer meetings / site visits for tender/project clarifications. Support and act as interface engineer during erection & commissioning.
- Estimation of engineering effort for each project for costing at tender stage. Innovative ideas to reduce Engineering effort. Plan, implement, review and continuously improvise quality system.
- Ensure the Safety through design principles which meant for complete project lifecycle.
- Responsible for maintaining and updating the documentation for respective tenders and projects as per quality process.
- 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.
Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Project Engineer - Secondary Engineering @ Hitachi .
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