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Secondary Design Engineer- Gas Insulated Switchgear

The opportunity:

Hitachi Energy is a world leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are advancing the world’s energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure, and we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future – for today’s generations and those to come.

The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with around 3000+ skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, project Management, functional system testing, installation supervision, documentation and commissioning. However, over the last decade, it has evolved to become the largest Operations hub. The India Operations Centre team at Chennai, Bangalore and Gurugram supports Hitachi Energy’s units in more than 40 countries across a wide portfolio of all the four business units in Hitachi Energy to date, the team has executed engineering and commissioning for projects in more than 80 countries.

 

How you’ll make an impact ​

  • Preparation of LCC schematics for High Voltage Gas Insulated Switchgear (66 kV and above) .

  • Preparation of GIS CB / Disconnector / Earthing switch / Fast Acting Earthing switches / CT & VT schematics

  • Preparation of JB’s for CT, VT, and Density monitors, AC / DC Load calculation.

  • Preparation of Interlocking table and schematics for various Busbar configurations.

  • Addressing the technical queries raised by the customer during the execution of a project, if required.

  • Interaction with various cross-function teams like Primary, Project Management, and Production, when required.

  • Self-reviewing the documents before submitting them to the Lead Engineer 9. Generating Preliminary BOM by understanding the importance and consequences of releasing it.

  • Preparation of Mimic boards in line with SLD and Layout drawings.

  • Understanding and preparation of Communication Architecture diagrams.

  • Preparation of protection schematics (Trafo, Line, Busbar) when we’ve integrated protection in LCC 13. Selection of Bay Control Unit and other protection IEDs (Basic level).

  • Preparation of complete Digital LCC drawings as part of Digital Substation (with NCITs, MU’s, SAM600 modules, etc...).

  • Preparation of Gas Density monitoring panels using MSM (Modular Switchgear Monitoring).

  • Adhering to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications.

  • 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 B.E / Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering.

  • Should have 2-4 years of experience.

  • Excellent knowledge of CAD tools (Good to have experience in e3, not mandatory).

  • Very Good knowledge of Protection & Control Systems for T & D / Gen.

  • Familiarity with codes and applicable standards like IEC, IEEE, ANSI, etc.

  • Basic knowledge of GIS  Ability to work with multiple discipline projects.

  • Ability to work in a team and maintain professionalism.

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job type Full time
Experience Entry Level
Job function Engineering & Science
Contract Regular
Publication date 2025-05-26
Reference number R0086518

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.