Primary Engineer

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
In-Office
50K-100K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Information Technology • Logistics
The Role
Responsible for engineering deliverables for substation projects, including layouts and drawings, vendor evaluations, technical assessments, and compliance with standards.
Summary Generated by Built In

Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0130350

Date Posted:

2026-05-27

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity:

Engineering 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.

How you’ll make an impact:

  • Primary Engineering Deliverables, Substation layouts and section drawings, Grounding system drawings, Lightning system design, drawings, Cable routings, Cable tray routings, Clearance drawings etc.

  • Technical data sheets verification of primary equipment. Knowledge of primary equipment, such as circuit breakers, disconnectors, earthing switches, instrument transformers, power transformers, etc.

  • Vendor Offer Evaluations, FAT / SAT of primary equipment, system as and when needed. Technical risk and opportunity assessment and validation.

  • Innovative ideas to reduce Engineering effort. Plan, implement, review and continuously improvise quality system & follow Opex initiatives.

  • Responsible for maintaining and updating the documentation for respective tenders and projects as per quality process.

  • 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:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or diploma in electrical engineering, with 5-10 years' experience.

  • Proficiency in required CAD design tools (BIM Tools, BIM 360, Navisworks, MicroStation / AutoCAD, AutoCAD REVIT, 3D competence).

  • Experience in handling complete Engineering deliverables for AIS & GIS projects, Exposure to International experience & Standards IEC, IEEE & AS.

  • Understanding of auxiliary design aspects of substations, such as LVAC / LVDC supplies, Cable sizing, Battery & Battery Charger Sizing, etc.

  • Knowledge of relevant international standards ex. IEEE, IEC etc. Knowledge in substation tendering and project engineering activities (technical & commercial).

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

  • Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization. Works independently, applying established standards.

  • Dynamic and Proactive, willing to grow in the organization. Team player, ready to play the role across the different countries. High level of ownership.

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

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. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or diploma in electrical engineering
  • 5-10 years' experience
  • Proficiency in CAD design tools
  • Experience in AIS & GIS projects
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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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