Primary Design Engineer

10 hours ago


Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Hitachi Energy Full time US$ 9,00,000 - US$ 12,00,000 per year

Company Description

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, focused on innovative power grid technologies with digitalization at its core. With over a century of expertise in high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we address the critical challenge of balancing increased electricity demand with the need to decarbonize the power system. Operating in over 140 countries, we partner with various sectors including utilities, industry, transportation, data centers, and infrastructure. Headquartered in Switzerland, Hitachi Energy employs more than 50,000 people across 60 countries, generating revenues of around $16 billion USD.

Main Accountabilities:

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.

Activities Involved:

Able to perform the following activities:

  1. Primary Engineering Deliverables. Experience in handling complete Engineering deliverables for AIS & GIS

projects, Exposure to International experience & Standards IEC, IEEE & AS

  1. Substation layouts and section drawings, Grounding system drawings, Lightning system design, drawings, Cable

routings, Cable tray routings, Clearance drawings etc.,

  1. Understanding of auxiliary design aspects of substations, such as LVAC / LVDC supplies, Cable sizing, Battery &

Battery Charger Sizing, etc

  1. Technical data sheets verification of primary equipment. Knowledge of primary equipment, such as circuit

breakers, disconnectors, earthing switches, instrument transformers, power transformers, etc

  1. Vendor Offer Evaluations. FAT / SAT of primary equipment, system as and when needed.

  2. Technical risk and opportunity assessment and validation

7 Innovative ideas to reduce Engineering effort

  1. Plan, implement, review and continuously improvise quality system & follow Opex initiatives

Qualification & Experience:

 Bachelors Engineering /Diploma in Electrical

 7-10 years exp

Specific Knowledge & Skillsets:

Proficiency in required CAD design tools (BIM Tools, BIM 360, Navisworks, MicroStation / AutoCAD, AutoCAD

REVIT, 3D competence)

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.

 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



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