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Hitachi Energy is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. We help to power your home, keep the factories running, and our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.

Our Indian Operations Centre (INOPC) is a competence center with around 3000+ skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, functional system testing, installation supervision, and commissioning. Over the last decade, INOPC has evolved to become the largest engineering hub serving more than 40+ countries across different energy sectors.

This position caters to Grid Automation commissioning team overseeing the installation and commissioning of Bay level secondary equipment’s. Manage completion of all commissioning activities efficiently and cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Review and verify engineering design documents and prepare project-specific engineering deliverables.
• Analyze customer specifications to develop reliable and optimized SCADA and Substation Automation solutions.
• Ensure designs meet customer requirements while optimizing cost, quality, and technical performance in line with engineering standards.
• Utilize proven engineering practices and standard solutions to improve efficiency and reduce engineering effort.
• Deliver engineering documentation on time while maintaining compliance with quality standards and project schedules.
• Participate in customer, consultant, and design review meetings to resolve technical issues and clarify requirements.
• Provide technical support to project management teams for customer clarifications, change requests, and technical discussions.
• Support manufacturing and production teams by resolving engineering-related issues and minimizing production delays.
• Act as a technical interface with customers, effectively presenting and explaining automation and control system solutions.
• Ensure customer requirements are translated into practical, compliant, and cost-effective engineering designs.
• Contribute to successful execution of multiple projects while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with internal stakeholders, customers, and project teams.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team environment.

Your background:

• Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 3–8 years of experience in SCADA, Substation Automation, System Architecture Design, and Engineering of medium to large utility projects ranging from 66 kV to 765 kV.
• Strong knowledge of Substation Automation Systems (SAS) and conventional control systems.
• In-depth understanding of automation systems for transmission and distribution substations.
• Knowledge of Hitachi Energy products and solutions, along with awareness of competitor products and technologies.
• Working with knowledge of automation system architectures and communication networks.
• Experience with engineering and design tools such as: AutoCAD, E3 Series, MicroStation, MS Visio
• Knowledge of substation communication protocols and SCADA integration concepts.
• Experience in engineering design reviews, customer interactions, and technical discussions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve technical challenges.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer focus with commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Flexible, proactive, and capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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