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Primary Design Engineer - Substation

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Primary Design Engineer - Substation

Chennai, India

Business information:

Our Indian Operations Centre (INOPC) is a competence center with around 2600+ skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, functional system testing, installation supervision, and commissioning. Over the last decade, INOPC has evolved to become the largest engineering hub serving more than 40 countries across different energy sectors. The team caters to the four business units-Transformers, Grid Integration, Grid Automation, High Voltage and has successfully executed engineering and commissioning for projects in more than 80 countries.

Mission Statement:

Hitachi Energy is the world leader in Power Quality Solution - PQS (formerly- FACTS, Flexible AC Transmission System) technology and offers a full PQS portfolio with in-house manufacturing of key components. Hitachi Energy was the first to introduce PQS to the power industry and has delivered PQS equipment for more than 50 years. Today Hitachi Energy is the recognized world leader with more than 50 percent of the global market share and more than 700+ installed bases.

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Hitachi Energy PQS uses a state of art modelling and other in-house engineering tools for Electromechanical design. The PQS Electromechanical Design (EM) team is responsible for the design of the PQS plant and the preparation of installation drawings & documents by developing a 3D Model in Revit.

Your roles and responsibilities:

  • Static Var Compensator / Series Compensation Plant design & modelling in 3D Environment
  • Preparation of FACTS plant layouts (Yard Arrangement - Layout & Plan, Electrical HV / EHV Clearance Check)
  • Preparation of civil conceptual design & interface drawings (Foundation plans, trench, and other civil requirements, foundation load calculations)
  • Preparation of control building layout (electrical cubicles, thyristors, pump skid arrangement)
  • Preparation of cable trench & conduit layout
  • Preparation of grounding & lightning protection calculations and layouts
  • Preparation of Installation drawings / Erection Key Diagrams
  • Steel design calculations (Member size & foundation bolt selection)
  • Preparation of detailed steel drawings (for manufacturing / procurement & installation)
  • Heat & ventilation system data preparation (Input to HVAC design)
  • As Built Drawings
  • Purchasing of connectors, conductors, etc.,
  • Review of equipment drawings (Reactor, Capacitor, SA, LA, CT, PT, CB, Isolator, WB / Insulator, Cubicle, Cooling Skid etc.,)
  • Review of Tender / Bidding Specification
  • 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:

  • Education: BE in Electrical Engineering
  • 5 - 8 Years (Min 4 years in Air-insulated substations (OR) FACTS, Flexible AC Transmission System (OR) HVDC Design Experience).
  • Strong experience in sub-station design / facts or hvdc plant design. (mainly primary design - layout engineering & co-ordination with other design departments)
  • Preparation / review / approval of layout engineering deliverables (primary design deliverables of layout (plan & section), electrical clearance diagrams, magnetic field clearances, erection key diagrams, cable trench & conduit layout, grounding & lightning protection, civil task (civil input) drawings, typical installation documents)
  • Preparation / review / approval of design calculations (busbar (flexible & tube) sizing, short circuit force, cantilever strength, insulation co-ordination / bil, sag-tension, spacer / critical span, grounding, lightning protection, static & dynamic load input to civil design)
  • Preparation / review / approval of technical specification, technical data sheets, vendor drawings / data sheets.
  • Vendor evaluation (technical) for switchyard components and procurement engineering.
  • Revit (OR) any other 3D plant design tools (Solidworks/Smart Plant / PDS / PDMS - AutoCAD, Micro Station) or Assembly Design Tools (NX, ADI)
  • Strong Knowledge / expertise in concept of Sketch, Model, drawings
  • Individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions
  • 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
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality digital solutions

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-116984
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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