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Primary Design Engineer

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Primary Design Engineer

Chennai, India

Main Accountabilities:

Design authority for an engineering discipline with low to medium complexity. Complete assignments on small projects or portions of larger projects, cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards and safety requirements. Based on technical specification from end customers and inputs from LPG Engineering team, prepare substation layouts, sections, Bill of materials, RFQs, vetting of vendor offers, engg hours estimation, visit to project sites, technical risk assessment and opportunity evaluation etc.

Also involve in project detail engineering, perform engineering calculations, erection key diagram, detailed BOQ for erection, cable engineering etc.

Coordinate with Engineering Manager, Engineering Leads, Tendering team, Project managers, SCM, Secondary and civil / steel design functions, consultants, end customers etc and provide required support in each Project / Tender.

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Activities Involved

Able to perform the following activities:

Preparation of all Primary Engineering Deliverables. Experience in handling complete Engineering deliverables for AIS & GIS projects, Exposure to International experience & Standards IEC, IEEE & AS Substation layouts and section drawings preparation for budgetary offers / tenders / projects based on customer specification Basic understanding of secondary design aspects of substations, such as CT VT Sizing, Cable sizing, Protection & Control schemes, LVAC / LVDC supplies, Interlocking, Telecommunication, etc is an added advantage Prepare, review and validate Bill of material for tenders or projects based on requirement Responsible for all design calculations related to Primary Engineering Grounding system design, drawings and Bill of Materials Lightning system design, drawings and BoM Lighting system design and BoM Technical data sheets verification of primary equipment. Knowledge of primary equipment, such as circuit breakers, disconnectors, earthing switches, instrument transformers, power transformers, etc Providing optimised and customised solutions for various substation tenders (AIS, GIS, Hybrid) . Use creativity wherever appropriate to provide best solutions for the given situation within the framework of tender Continuously develop standard templates and databases for tender engineering. Planning of review meetings with LPG, work load for team and opex initiatives. Vendor Offer Evaulations. FAT / SAT of primary equipment, system as and when needed. Responsible for obtaining customer approvals for the designs and drawings Technical risk and opportunity assessment and validation Take part in customer meetings / site visits for tender/project clarifications Estimation of engineering effort for each project for costing at tender stage Innovative ideas to reduce Engineering effort Plan, implement, review and continuously improvise quality system Responsible for maintaining and updating the documentation for respective tenders and projects as per quality process

Qualification & Experience:

  • Bachelors Engineering in Electrical
  • 7+ years exp

Specific Knowledge & Skillsets:

  • Proficiency in required CAD design tools
  • Knowledge of relevant international standards ex. IEEE, IEC etc.
  • Knowledge in substation tendering and project engineering activities (technical & commercial)

Soft skills:

  • Individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions.
  • Training and mentoring the Junior engineers in the team
  • Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization.
  • Works independently, applying established standards
  • Excellent English speaker, good communication skills
  • Dynamic and Proactive, willing to grow in the organization
  • Team player, ready to play the role across the different countries
  • High level of ownership and able to guide and plan works for the team

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-101245
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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