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Control & Protection Hardware Design Engineer - HVDC

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:

  • You will be responsible for the implementation of Control and Protection- Hardware solutions for High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) plants within a team of engineers. 

  • You will be responsible for the preparation of Design Specifications, Overview Diagrams and Concept Clarifications in close cooperation with the concept coordinators.

  • You will be participating in or leading design review meetings to detect design errors, process and tool in efficiencies, and putting in place corrective and improvement actions.

  • Cubicle design, integration of all HW components into the cubicles. 

  • You will be creating Bill of material and terminal diagrams for Control & Protection equipment.

  • You will coordinate with cubicles manufacturer and perform Cubicle inspection as necessary. You will be responsible for preparation of Cable list and Cable termination schedule.

  • You will be providing necessary support during Functional Performance tests and Site Commissioning.

  • You will ensure that engineering deliverables meet the project schedule dates in line with customer.

  • 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 Diploma/ B.E./ BTech in Electrical Engineering.

  • You should have 3 to 6 years of experience in Power Generation EBoP, Substation Engineering of HV/EHV substation project in areas as per job description.

  • Should have software tool knowledge i.e. Windows and MS office, AutoCAD, Electrical Engineering Base/ELCAD, Hidraw. Preferred knowledge in Ebase tool.

  • High ability to work in a multi-national and multi-cultural team.

  • Open minded and creative in cooperation with colleagues and customers.

  • High commitment and willingness to perform.

  • Must be quick learner and flexible to work well under tight schedules in a fast-paced team environment.

  • Good communication skills.

Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job type Full time
Experience Experienced
Job function Engineering & Science
Contract Regular
Publication date 2026-03-16
Reference number R0098033

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.