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Project Engineer

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Project Engineer

Chennai, India

About the business:

The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with around 2300 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.

Misson Statement:

To provide the technical expertise and execute the primary engineering as the project primary lead engineer for the GIS Substation for different voltage levels (145 KV GIS / 245 KV GIS / 420 KV GIS/ 550 KV GIS).

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Your responsibility:

  • Participate in the Technical Kick off handover meetings with Project Manager / Tendering
  • Understand the customer specifications as per the provided customer inputs.
  • Read through the customer specifications and compliance reports as per the customer requirements.
  • Define the milestone deliverables (Base Design / SD BOM / Detail Design) as per the project requirement.
  • Preparation of Electrical and Gas SLD, Plan and Section drawings based on various offer / tender and customer specifications.
  • Preparation of 3D modelling of high voltage GIS for various substation configuration
  • Preparation of Guaranteed technical particulars of GIS and HV equipment such as Breakers, disconnectors, GIB etc. for submission to customer.
  • Delivering all the Detail Design Tasks (Rating plates / Cable / Earthing / Poster / As Built etc)
  • Execute DtV Process during the Base design phase.
  • Contribute to the Margin improvement of the Project.
  • Participate in the Technical Kick off handover meetings with Project Manager / Tendering
  • Accountable for the On Quality Delivery of the milestones of the project as per the Milestone database
  • Participate in the customer clarification meetings for the design freeze along with the Project Lead Engineer.
  • Review of deliverables before submission to LPG / Client.
  • Preparation of bill of materials (SD BOMs) and release in the SAP as per the Milestone database. Preparation of technical documents for procurement of Current transformers and voltage transformers.
  • Participate in customer meetings as required. Active participation in project review meeting
  • Active project contribution to reduce the lead time and cost of the offered GIS solution by developing alternate solution as per project technical requirements.
  • Coordinate / Lead with cross functional teams like secondary / Steel engineering team to organize Steel handover / Secondary Handover
  • Technical trainings and lessons learned sessions to the team, guide new engineers to perform GIS primary engineering activities. Providing RFQs to the supplier for the project specific items like Current Transformer / Surge Arrester / Voltage Transformer / Bushings
  • Supports trouble shooting for factory and onsite issues and provides disposition actions.
  • Can do proper root causing analysis for the quality issues and provide proper CAPA.
  • 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:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 4-8-years of experience in primary design.
  • Hand on experience in 3D tools like ProE / CREO, AUTOCAD-3D, MS Office,
  • Familiar with international standards (IEC, EN, ANSI)
  • Knowledge SAP system.
  • Product knowledge in Hitachi Energy GIS Products
  • Expertise in GIS Project execution process knowledge
  • Expertise in the MS Tools (Excel / Power BI / MS Power point)
  • Substation Design knowledge

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-92655
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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