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About this Secondary Design Engineer - Power Quality Solutions role at Hitachi

Hitachi · Onsite · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0115385

Date Posted:

2026-02-05

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity:
Hitachi Energy PQS Electrical Engineering (EE) is responsible for the full cycle project engineering execution, designing of MACH hardware control and Protection system, IED based conventional control Protection system, Configuration & testing of Protection system, Auxiliary AC & DC system design including MV/LV Switch boards, Battery systems, Junction boxes and LV Cable sizing and estimation through innovative and reliable solution. 

How you’ll make an impact:

  • Coordinate & lead multiple/complex projects within budget by meeting all KPI's (Quality, OTD, Efficiency, Budget).

  • Design & execute the project in line with customer specification / FACTS standard/Global standards Viz IEC, ANSI, IEEE etc. 

  • Reviews and approves scope, budget and schedule for assignments and ensures quality deliverables.

  • Completes risk and opportunity assessments and ensures implementation of resulting actions in one’s area of responsibility.

  • Creates work plans and cost estimates in one’s area of responsibility. Provides cost effective quality solutions as per customer requirement and delivers within budget and contract.

  • Ensures adherence to safety standards and mitigation of potential risks. Interacts with customers, officials, contractors and others.

  • Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments. Coordinate & lead multiple/complex projects within budget by meeting all KPI's (Quality, OTD, Efficiency, Budget) Design & execute the project in line with customer specification / FACTS standard/Global standards Viz IEC, ANSI, IEEE etc. 

  • Reviews and approves scope, budget and schedule for assignments and ensures quality deliverables.

  • Completes risk and opportunity assessments and ensures implementation of resulting actions in one’s area of responsibility. Creates work plans and cost estimates in one’s area of responsibility.

  • Provides cost effective quality solutions as per customer requirement and delivers within budget and contract. Ensures adherence to safety standards and mitigation of potential risks 

  • Interacts with customers, officials, contractors and others. Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments 

  • 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:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, with 10 - 14 years of experience in substation secondary/EPC design or project execution or HVDC control & protection hardware design.

  • Self-starter caliber who could own tasks through to completion and strong attention to detail.

  • Valuable experience in Control and Protection cubicle design. Experience in secondary engineering and EPC execution experience.

  • Experience in Electrical Grid Industry (Switchyard equipment). Experience in Substation/FACTS Project experience or similar field.

  • Experience in E3 design tool or Similar design tool handling and experience in Cable engineering.

  • Knowledge & Experience MS Office: Word, Excel.

  • Team contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions.

  • Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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.


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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

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