C&P HVDC Hardware Design Engineer

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
In-Office
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Fintech • Information Technology • Logistics
The Role
Design and document control and protection (C&P) hardware for HVDC systems, produce GA/scheme drawings and BOMs, support testing, installation and commissioning, lead design reviews, ensure compliance, and coordinate with project teams and vendors to deliver projects on schedule and quality standards.
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Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0119714

Date Posted:

2026-02-19

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity:

As an Associate project engineer, you will join an aspiring team that works with the HVDC Power transmission links. It is a diverse and independent job, within our project groups, with lots of responsibility and you will have great opportunities to develop your skills within HVDC. Our department is responsible for the C&P hardware design of HVDC system. This includes design, documentation, testing, supervising the installation and commissioning of the control and protection systems. Supporting and supervising on-site installation and commissioning around the world is an important part of our business offering.

How you'll make an impact:

  • Implementation of Control and Protection- Hardware solutions for High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) plants within a team of engineers.

  • Preparation of Design Specifications, Overview Diagrams and Concept Clarifications in close cooperation with the concept coordinators, preparation of manufacturer documentation (GA, Scheme drawings, BoM) for control and protection panels / cubicles and junction / marshalling boxes, preparation of Cable Schedule & Termination details.

  • Participating in or leading design review meetings to detect design errors, process and tool inefficiencies, and putting in place corrective and improvement actions.

  • Support project execution & deliver project tasks according to the time plan and with right quality. Understand the contract scope and ensure awareness on the customer requirements.

  • Taking Initiative in engineering Process optimizations, standardization etc.

  • Closely interacting with project team and support the team for smooth execution of project.

  • Interaction with multiple departments for the co-ordination and smooth execution of project.

  • Providing necessary support during Functional Performance tests and Site Commissioning.

  • You will be 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:

  • You hold a bachelor's degree. Have CRP panel design for AC/DC substations with a minimum work experience of 2+ years.

  • Technology knowledge of basic panel design with control & protection function for T&D required.

  • Experience in complete cycle of a T&D substation control & protection design, Factory acceptance testing, Installation & commissioning, experience in technical tender support or bidding are preferred.

  • Excellent knowledge of E-Base, Visio, Adonis and other similar process modelling and mapping tools. Good knowledge of process structuring & process management.

  • Engineering Base tool knowledge, experience in substation environment and protection application are preferred.

  • Experience in HVDC projects, experience with site work execution in the relevant area will be an added advantage.

  • Knowledge & Experience MS Office: Word, Excel.

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

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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. 

Top Skills

Adonis
E-Base
Engineering Base
Excel
Visio
Word
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The Company
33,676 Employees

What We Do

Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.

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