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Protection Engineer

Hitachi

Protection Engineer

full-timePosted: Jan 28, 2026

Job Description

Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0116646

Date Posted:

2026-01-20

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity: 

The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with around 3000+ skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, project Management, functional system testing, installation supervision, documentation and commissioning.

Hitachi Energy uses a very high-end system for its control, protection and monitoring. The system being continuously evolving, becoming more complex and customized, great deal of test & verification are required.  

How you’ll make an impact:

  • Preparation of Base Design documents like Protection block diagram, Interlocks Diagram, System overview diagram, Bill of material Document, Pre cable list, Heat dissipation calculations.
  • Preparation of Protection schematics for Feeder, Transformer, Busbar, Bus Section, Bus coupler, capacitor bank, Reactor.
  • Preparation of design intent document analyzing scope of work, technical guidelines and Customer specifications and applying in schematics.
  • Preparation of IED configurations for various protection applications like Distance, Differential, Overcurrent, auto reclose, synchro check e.t.c
  • Preparation of Test Procedures for IED testing and Cubicle testing for FAT and SAT activities.
  • Preparation of Protection schematics for Feeder, Transformer, Busbar, Bus Section, Bus coupler, capacitor bank, Reactor.
  • Preparation of Interface drawing by referring HV equipment’s, Marshalling boxes, CT, VT and other station devices AC and DC Distribution boards e.t.c
  • Should take responsibility and ownership for his work and have complete control over the project scope assigned to him.
  • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
  • 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:

  • 5-7 years’ experience within Electrical Engineering Industry.
  • Expertise with handling Hitachi (REL670, RED670, RET670, RES670), GE, MICOM, SEL, IEDs.
  • Knowledge on Substations AIS/GIS Devices like Breakers, Isolators, Earth switches, Transformers, capacitors, Reactors, statcoms e.t.c
  • Knowledge of Configuration tool like PCM, Digsi, Agile or any equivalent software’s
  • Proficiency in required CAD design tools, E-plan, El-Master and E3 or any other equivalent Design tool.
  • Individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions. 
  • Works independently, applying established standards.
  • 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

Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

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

  • Hitachi IEDs (REL670, RED670, RET670, RES670)intermediate
  • GE, MICOM, SEL IEDsintermediate
  • Substation AIS/GIS devices (Breakers, Isolators, Earth switches, Transformers, capacitors, Reactors, statcoms)intermediate
  • Configuration tools (PCM, Digsi, Agile)intermediate
  • CAD design tools (E-plan, El-Master, E3)intermediate

Required Qualifications

  • 5-7 years’ experience within Electrical Engineering Industry (experience)
  • Expertise with handling Hitachi (REL670, RED670, RET670, RES670), GE, MICOM, SEL, IEDs (experience)
  • Knowledge on Substations AIS/GIS Devices like Breakers, Isolators, Earth switches, Transformers, capacitors, Reactors, statcoms e.t.c (experience)
  • Knowledge of Configuration tool like PCM, Digsi, Agile or any equivalent software’s (experience)
  • Proficiency in required CAD design tools, E-plan, El-Master and E3 or any other equivalent Design tool (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)
  • Works independently, applying established standards (experience)
  • Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Preparation of Base Design documents like Protection block diagram, Interlocks Diagram, System overview diagram, Bill of material Document, Pre cable list, Heat dissipation calculations
  • Preparation of Protection schematics for Feeder, Transformer, Busbar, Bus Section, Bus coupler, capacitor bank, Reactor
  • Preparation of design intent document analyzing scope of work, technical guidelines and Customer specifications and applying in schematics
  • Preparation of IED configurations for various protection applications like Distance, Differential, Overcurrent, auto reclose, synchro check e.t.c
  • Preparation of Test Procedures for IED testing and Cubicle testing for FAT and SAT activities
  • Preparation of Interface drawing by referring HV equipment’s, Marshalling boxes, CT, VT and other station devices AC and DC Distribution boards e.t.c
  • Should take responsibility and ownership for his work and have complete control over the project scope assigned to him
  • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines
  • 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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Protection Engineer

Hitachi

Protection Engineer

full-timePosted: Jan 28, 2026

Job Description

Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0116646

Date Posted:

2026-01-20

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity: 

The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with around 3000+ skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, project Management, functional system testing, installation supervision, documentation and commissioning.

Hitachi Energy uses a very high-end system for its control, protection and monitoring. The system being continuously evolving, becoming more complex and customized, great deal of test & verification are required.  

How you’ll make an impact:

  • Preparation of Base Design documents like Protection block diagram, Interlocks Diagram, System overview diagram, Bill of material Document, Pre cable list, Heat dissipation calculations.
  • Preparation of Protection schematics for Feeder, Transformer, Busbar, Bus Section, Bus coupler, capacitor bank, Reactor.
  • Preparation of design intent document analyzing scope of work, technical guidelines and Customer specifications and applying in schematics.
  • Preparation of IED configurations for various protection applications like Distance, Differential, Overcurrent, auto reclose, synchro check e.t.c
  • Preparation of Test Procedures for IED testing and Cubicle testing for FAT and SAT activities.
  • Preparation of Protection schematics for Feeder, Transformer, Busbar, Bus Section, Bus coupler, capacitor bank, Reactor.
  • Preparation of Interface drawing by referring HV equipment’s, Marshalling boxes, CT, VT and other station devices AC and DC Distribution boards e.t.c
  • Should take responsibility and ownership for his work and have complete control over the project scope assigned to him.
  • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
  • 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:

  • 5-7 years’ experience within Electrical Engineering Industry.
  • Expertise with handling Hitachi (REL670, RED670, RET670, RES670), GE, MICOM, SEL, IEDs.
  • Knowledge on Substations AIS/GIS Devices like Breakers, Isolators, Earth switches, Transformers, capacitors, Reactors, statcoms e.t.c
  • Knowledge of Configuration tool like PCM, Digsi, Agile or any equivalent software’s
  • Proficiency in required CAD design tools, E-plan, El-Master and E3 or any other equivalent Design tool.
  • Individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions. 
  • Works independently, applying established standards.
  • 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

Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

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

  • Hitachi IEDs (REL670, RED670, RET670, RES670)intermediate
  • GE, MICOM, SEL IEDsintermediate
  • Substation AIS/GIS devices (Breakers, Isolators, Earth switches, Transformers, capacitors, Reactors, statcoms)intermediate
  • Configuration tools (PCM, Digsi, Agile)intermediate
  • CAD design tools (E-plan, El-Master, E3)intermediate

Required Qualifications

  • 5-7 years’ experience within Electrical Engineering Industry (experience)
  • Expertise with handling Hitachi (REL670, RED670, RET670, RES670), GE, MICOM, SEL, IEDs (experience)
  • Knowledge on Substations AIS/GIS Devices like Breakers, Isolators, Earth switches, Transformers, capacitors, Reactors, statcoms e.t.c (experience)
  • Knowledge of Configuration tool like PCM, Digsi, Agile or any equivalent software’s (experience)
  • Proficiency in required CAD design tools, E-plan, El-Master and E3 or any other equivalent Design tool (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)
  • Works independently, applying established standards (experience)
  • Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Preparation of Base Design documents like Protection block diagram, Interlocks Diagram, System overview diagram, Bill of material Document, Pre cable list, Heat dissipation calculations
  • Preparation of Protection schematics for Feeder, Transformer, Busbar, Bus Section, Bus coupler, capacitor bank, Reactor
  • Preparation of design intent document analyzing scope of work, technical guidelines and Customer specifications and applying in schematics
  • Preparation of IED configurations for various protection applications like Distance, Differential, Overcurrent, auto reclose, synchro check e.t.c
  • Preparation of Test Procedures for IED testing and Cubicle testing for FAT and SAT activities
  • Preparation of Interface drawing by referring HV equipment’s, Marshalling boxes, CT, VT and other station devices AC and DC Distribution boards e.t.c
  • Should take responsibility and ownership for his work and have complete control over the project scope assigned to him
  • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines
  • 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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Check Your ATS Score for "Protection Engineer" , Hitachi

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ATS compatibility check
Keyword optimization analysis
Skill matching & gap identification
Format & readability score

Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Protection Engineer @ Hitachi .

Quiz Challenge
10 Questions
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Instant Score

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