- Location
- (HE)Office_ Commerzone, India
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Location:
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaJob ID:
R0143343Date Posted:
2026-09-08Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):
Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
Opportunity
Join a key engineering role focused on the design and execution of High Voltage GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear) substations. You will work closely with project managers, lead engineers, tendering teams, customers, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality primary engineering solutions. This role offers opportunities to contribute to complex substation projects, drive design optimization, support continuous improvement initiatives, and mentor emerging engineers.
How You'll Make an Impact
- Lead and execute primary engineering activities for GIS projects from technical handover through project completion.
- Interpret customer specifications, compliance requirements, and project technical standards to develop accurate engineering deliverables.
- Prepare electrical and gas single line diagrams (SLDs), layout plans, sectional drawings, 3D GIS models, detailed design documentation, and guaranteed technical particulars.
- Ensure timely delivery of project milestones including base design, BOM preparation, detailed design, and as-built documentation.
- Generate and release BOMs in SAP, support procurement activities, and prepare technical documentation for project-specific equipment.
- Participate in customer meetings, technical clarifications, design reviews, and project review discussions to achieve design freeze and successful project execution.
- Drive Design-to-Value (DtV) initiatives by identifying cost, lead-time, and margin improvement opportunities through optimized technical solutions.
- Coordinate with secondary engineering and steel engineering teams to ensure seamless project handovers and execution.
- Support troubleshooting for factory and site issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Identify project risks and opportunities while maintaining a strong focus on quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
- Share technical expertise through training, knowledge-sharing sessions, and mentoring of junior engineers.
- 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 Electrical Engineering with 4-8 years of experience in primary engineering and substation design.
- Hands-on experience with 3D engineering tools such as Creo/Pro-E, AutoCAD 3D, and MS Office applications.
- Strong knowledge of High Voltage GIS products, GIS project execution processes, and substation engineering practices.
- Familiarity with international standards including IEC, EN, and ANSI.
- Proficiency in SAP and advanced engineering/project tools such as PDB, MDB, Manage, ProTrack, and Adonis.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and project coordination capabilities.
- Experience working in customer-focused engineering environments with an emphasis on quality, on-time delivery, and continuous improvement.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodation
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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment
As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.
Background Screening and Security Checks
As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.
For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.
The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.
