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C&P HVDC Hardware Design Engineer

The opportunity:

As an Associate project engineer, you will join an aspiring team that works with the HVDC Power transmission links. It is a diverse and independent job, within our project groups, with lots of responsibility and you will have great opportunities to develop your skills within HVDC. Our department is responsible for the C&P hardware design of HVDC system. This includes design, documentation, testing, supervising the installation and commissioning of the control and protection systems. Supporting and supervising on-site installation and commissioning around the world is an important part of our business offering.

How you'll make an impact:

  • Implementation of Control and Protection- Hardware solutions for High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) plants within a team of engineers.

  • Preparation of Design Specifications, Overview Diagrams and Concept Clarifications in close cooperation with the concept coordinators, preparation of manufacturer documentation (GA, Scheme drawings, BoM) for control and protection panels / cubicles and junction / marshalling boxes, preparation of Cable Schedule & Termination details.

  • Participating in or leading design review meetings to detect design errors, process and tool inefficiencies, and putting in place corrective and improvement actions.

  • Support project execution & deliver project tasks according to the time plan and with right quality. Understand the contract scope and ensure awareness on the customer requirements.

  • Taking Initiative in engineering Process optimizations, standardization etc.

  • Closely interacting with project team and support the team for smooth execution of project.

  • Interaction with multiple departments for the co-ordination and smooth execution of project.

  • Providing necessary support during Functional Performance tests and Site Commissioning.

  • 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. Have CRP panel design for AC/DC substations with a minimum work experience of 2+ years.

  • Technology knowledge of basic panel design with control & protection function for T&D required.

  • Experience in complete cycle of a T&D substation control & protection design, Factory acceptance testing, Installation & commissioning, experience in technical tender support or bidding are preferred.

  • Excellent knowledge of E-Base, Visio, Adonis and other similar process modelling and mapping tools. Good knowledge of process structuring & process management.

  • Engineering Base tool knowledge, experience in substation environment and protection application are preferred.

  • Experience in HVDC projects, experience with site work execution in the relevant area will be an added advantage.

  • Knowledge & Experience MS Office: Word, Excel.

  • Self-starter caliber who could own tasks through to completion, strong attention to detail.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job type Full time
Experience Entry Level
Job function Engineering & Science
Contract Regular
Publication date 2026-04-30
Reference number R0119714

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.