Equipment Support Design Engineer

Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0088432

Date Posted:

2025-05-27

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 is a world leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are advancing the world’s energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure, and we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future – for today’s generations and those to come.

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. However, over the last decade, it has evolved to become the largest Operations hub. The India Operations Centre team at Chennai, Bangalore and Gurugram supports Hitachi Energy’s units in more than 40 countries across a wide portfolio of all the four business units in Hitachi Energy To date, the team has executed engineering and commissioning for projects in more than 80 countries.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Experienced Project Engineer This role involves in the support in the driving the supplier document comments response and contributing to keeping up the tracker sheet on the priorities  collaborating across disciplines, suppliers, and customers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions aligned with industry standards and customer requirements. 

How you’ll make an impact:

• You will be support in driving the supplier documents, Coordination the supplier documents with the other departments & creating a tracker of documents and have a clear clarity on document tracking.

• Lead the design and specification of main circuit equipment for high-voltage systems.

• Conduct equipment-related studies and ensure compliance with contract specifications, quality, and safety standards.

• Coordinate and review technical documentation, evaluate designs, and provide cross-disciplinary technical support.

• Collaborate with the Supply Chain team to define and communicate technical requirements to suppliers.

• Participate in equipment testing and site commissioning & evaluate supplier proposals and ensure equipment is fit for purpose.

• Work closely with system, mechanical, and control design teams to drive continuous improvement.

• Engage directly with customers and suppliers, providing technical coordination and problem-solving& represent engineering in project meetings, presenting technical aspects and progress.

• Maintain a strong professional network and share best practices across projects.

• Uphold Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety, integrity, and responsibility.

Your Background:

• Professional Degree or master’s in electrical engineering.

• Extensive knowledge of Power Systems studies and electrical network modeling.

• Strong understanding of Electrical Power System design & familiarity with international standards such as IEC, IEEE, and DIN.

• Knowledge of Power Electronics applications in HV/EHV systems (e.g., HVDC, FACTS) is a plus.

• Proficiency in equipment selection, sizing, and integration based on customer specifications.

• Deep understanding of Power Systems equipment, including Power Transformers, Capacitors, Reactors, Instrument Transformers, Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors,Surge Arresters, Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS),Station Loss and Heat Loss Estimation.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Fluent in English; knowledge of French, German, or Swedish is an advantage.

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