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Associate Project Engineer

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Associate Project Engineer

Chennai, India

Business Information:

The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with around 1500 skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, functional system testing, installation supervision and commissioning. However, over the last decade, it has evolved to become the largest engineering hub. The India Operations Centre is a key aspect of the Power Grids business Power Up transformation program. The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center team at Chennai supports Hitachi Energys units in more than 40 countries across a wide portfolio of all the four business units in Power Grid business. To date, the team has executed engineering and commissioning for projects in more than 80 countries.

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No of Open Position: 25

Location: Chennai

Drive Date: 14th Sep 2024, Saturday

Experience: 6 month to 4 years in any field

Primary Design: (Bachelor's in Electrical)

  • GIS Substation Single Line Diagram, 3D Model, layouts, sections and detailed erection drawings preparation for tenders or projects based on customer specification.
  • Prepare Bill of material for tenders or projects based on requirement.
  • Finalization of Civil Input Requirement, Earthing & Cable Tray Layout.
  • Technical data sheets verification of primary equipment.
  • Provide optimized designs on time with standard quality for AIS, GIS, Hybrid and special purpose substations.

Secondary Design: (Bachelor's in Electrical)

  • 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 JBs for CT, VT, and Density monitors.
  • AC / DC Load calculation.
  • Preparation of Interlocking table and schematics for various Busbar configurations.

Sales and Tendering: (Bachelor's in Electrical)

  • Prepare Timely and comprehensive offers / Quotations for Gas Insulated switchgear RFQ / Enquires.
  • Determine most technical appropriate and cost effective solutions
  • Collaborate across the Sales support team in offering solutions to country / region specific customers.
  • Review and analyze the Offers/Quotations technical documents and requirements and identifies the scope of supply, configuration of the product with relevant options, prepares list of technical deviations and clarifications, prepares data sheets, prepares comments to customers technical specifications including quality plans, painting specifications, document lists, etc.

Mechanical Design: (Bachelor's in Mechanical)

  • Preparation of 3D modelling of high voltage Surge Arresters, Capacitor Banks, Disconnectors, Battery Energy Storage Systems and other HVC related Products (>66kV and above).
  • Generating BoM of modules and products and creating part numbers using SAP
  • Co-ordination and reviewing the 2D and 3D drawings before submitting the same to customers.
  • Preparation of guaranteed technical parameters for various high voltage.

Steel Structure Design: (Bachelor's in Civil)

  • Preparation ofTekla model, GA drawings & Fabrication drawings of Steel Support Structures for Gas Insulated Switchgears above 66kV.
  • Ensure all necessary inputs are available from stakeholders.
  • Prepare project specific Civil plan for customer providing GIS loading for design of customer building floor, ceiling cranes etc., Influence of environmental conditions on GIS structure designs etc.

Software Engineer:

  • Develop tools with Zuken E3 API to meet the needs of the engineers.
  • Knowledge of VB .Net / C# 9.0 & .NET framework 5 and above.
  • Familiarity with the .NET framework, SQL Server and design/architectural patterns (e.g., Model-View-Controller (MVC)).
  • Should have experience in Excel Automation (COM, Excel Macro, Open-XML).
  • Should have worked with Windows Forms and WPF Applications (MVVM)
  • Database Plan, build database and relational database modelling
  • 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.

Required Skillset:

  • Relevant educational background, BE Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Computer science, Information Technology)
  • Experience of 6 months to 4 years in energy industry or other industry
  • Relevant product experience (substation, gas insulated switchgear, air insulated switchgear, capacitors and filters, surge arrester, circuit breaker, transformer) is added advantage.
  • Strong communication

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-97590
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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