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CRP Engineer

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

CRP Engineer

Chennai, India

Business Information:

The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with around 2600+ 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.

Mission Statement:

Project Engineering focuses on designing, communicating, and implementing an operational plan for completing an engineering-based project including: Preparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc. Monitoring progress and performance against the project plan; taking action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays. Identifying, developing, and gathering the resources necessary to complete the project. May include preparing engineering standards, designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors A Senior Professional (P3) applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities may include: Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision. Coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.

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Your Roles & responsibilities:

  • Prepare Key Line Diagrams, Protection Interface, and Feeder Block Diagrams.
  • Analyze tender documents and technical specifications, and prepare Design Intent Documents.
  • Develop Protection Single Line Diagrams showing principles, relays, meters, and Functional Design Standards/Descriptions.
  • Create signal lists, trip matrices, logics, and interlocks. Review vendor drawings and documents.
  • Prepare schematics for interface equipment in Control & Relay Panel schemes.
  • Develop circuit diagrams for new and existing setups, especially for retrofit projects.
  • Prepare Cable Block Diagrams, relay ordering information, Cable Schedules, and BoQ estimations.
  • Create lists for wiring, termination, and labeling for panel manufacturing.
  • Identify and modify existing drawings using standard markups.
  • Essential knowledge of Primary Equipment, Bay Controller Units, SCADA, RTU, and Teleprotection.
  • Design Low Voltage AC Panels, DC Panels, Auxiliary Transformers, Battery & Charger Sizing, and ACDC Cable Sizing.
  • Expertise in AIS & GIS secondary designs.
  • Work with various departments for design progress and completion.
  • Assist the tendering team with customer requirements, technical questions, documentation, specifications, reports, architectures, task lists, and time estimates.
  • Prepare Functional Design Specifications, Technical Specifications, General Arrangement Drawings, Circuit Diagrams, System I/O Schedules, Test Specifications, and O&M literature.
  • 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 Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
  • Should have 10-15 years' experience in relevant fields.
  • Proficiency in 2D CAD design tools, E3, modern protection & control systems software & hardware tools.
  • Familiarity with IEEE, IEC protocols (101, 103, 104, 61850).
  • Experience with protection and control IEDs using PCM.
  • Experience in IEC61850 system design and configuration.
  • Experience in substation tendering and project engineering activities.
  • Experience in Secondary CRP Design, Relays/IEDs configuration.
  • Knowledge in testing and commissioning for design schematics.
  • Strong design capability in Protection Systems/Power Systems.
  • High technical experience with strong coordination skills.
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English.

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-114272
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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