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E3 Senior electrical control design Engineer

The opportunity:

The E3 Design Engineer will work on designing on local control panels for High Voltage Switchgear.

How you’ll make an impact:

  • You will be responsible for the preparation of design of Control and Protection solutions for EHV/HV/MV switchgears (GIS and AIS).

  • You will be responsible for the preparation of CT, VT sizing calculations, preparation of electrical interlock logics for switchgears (bay level as well as substation level).

  • You will be able to propose / review protection and control schemes various power system configurations.

  • You will prepare interface drawings for substation equipment’s such as power transformers, GIS, Telecom systems etc.

  • You will be able to select protection, control & communication devices and prepare base design document.

  • You will prepare requirement specification for AC / DC systems. MCB selection, AC /DC board sizing, Battery and Aux transformer sizing calculations.

  • You will prepare Control cable schedule, LV power cable sizing calculations. Knowledge in Substation automation system.

  • 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 in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems or equivalent.

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in EVHV/HV Protection & Control engineering, Control and Protection Panels, AC/DC system, etc.

  • Hands on experience in E3 or Eplan tool minimum 2 years in HV/MV switchgear.

  • Knowledge about the different EHV-and HV Equipment (AIS and GIS).

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

Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job type Full time
Experience Experienced
Job function Engineering & Science
Contract Regular
Publication date 2025-12-02
Reference number R0097906

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.