Senior Project Engineer (Primary)

Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0093187

Date Posted:

2025-05-22

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Main Accountabilities:

Design 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.

Activities Involved

Able to perform the following activities:

Review of Tender document, technical specifications and preparation of Design Intent Document Preparation and Review Engineering deliverables for AIS & GIS projects, Exposure to International experience & Standards IEC, IEEE & AS Preparation and Review Substation layouts and section drawings, Grounding system drawings, Lightning system design, drawings, Cable routings, Cable tray routings, Clearance drawings,etc Understanding of auxiliary design aspects of substations, such as LVAC / LVDC supplies, Cable sizing, Interface knowledge with Secondary Equipment and Civil system Innovative ideas to reduce Engineering effort Plan, implement, review and continuously improvise quality system & follow Opex initiatives Co-ordination with other departments like Secondary, Civil, lead engineer, sourcing, C&R factory counterpart & own department for design progress & completion As Built documentation Ensure the Safety through design principles which meant for complete project lifecycle.

Having an idea about the following activities:

Vendor Offer Evaluations.  FAT / SAT of primary equipment, system as and when needed. Technical data sheets verification of equipment’s. Knowledge of equipment, such as circuit breakers, disconnectors, earthing switches, instrument transformers, power transformers, etc Technical risk and opportunity assessment and validation 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 Ensure Ontime delivery of design deliverables & to be vigilant on project schedule impacts. Responsible for obtaining customer approvals for the designs and drawings Take part in customer meetings / site visits for tender/project clarifications Innovative ideas to reduce Engineering effort Plan, implement, review and continuously improvise quality system & follow OPEX initiatives

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelors Engineering  in Electrical
• 7-10 years exp

Specific Knowledge & Skillsets:

Proficiency in required CAD design tools (AutoCAD, BIM Tools, BIM 360)

Knowledge of relevant International standards ex. IEEE, IEC,etc

Knowledge in substation tendering and project engineering activities (technical & commercial)

Soft skills:

• Individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions.
• Training and mentoring the Junior engineers in the team
• 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

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