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Project Engineer

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Project 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:

The PQS Electromechanical Design (EM) Team is responsible for the design of the PQS Plant and the preparation of PQS Installation Drawings & Documents by developing a 3D Model in Revit.

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Your Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of PQS Plant Layout (Yard Arrangement - Layout & Plan, Electrical HV / EHV Clearance Check.
  • Preparation of Civil Task (Civil input) Drawings (Foundation, Conduit, Trench, and other civil Requirements).
  • Preparation of Civil Conceptual Design.
  • Preparation of PQS 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 Section Drawings / Erection Key Diagrams (Detailed Installation & Erection Drgs of PQS Plant).
  • Preparation of Detailed Steel Drawings (For Manufacturing / Procurement & Installation).
  • Preparation of Installation Drawings (Grounding Connections & Electrical Connections).
  • Preparation of Busbar system data, Ampacity, cantilever & Magnetic Field Calculations.
  • Preparation of Civil Foundation Load Calculations (Load input to Civil Design).
  • Steel Design Calculations (Member Size, Foundation Bolt).
  • Heat & Ventilation System Data Preparation (Input to HVAC design).
  • Review of Equipment Drgs (Reactor, Capacitor, SA, LA, CT, PT, CB, Isolator, WB / Insulator, Cubicle, Cooling Skid etc.,)
  • Review of Tender / Bidding Specification.
  • SVC / SC Plant Modelling in 3D Environment by Revit.
  • 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:

  • BE in Electrical Engineering.
  • Should have 5 - 8 Years (Min 4 years in Air insulated Substation (AIS) or Power Quality Solution - PQS (former- FACTS) (Flexible AC Transmission System) or HVDC Design Experience).
  • Strong Experience in Sub-Station Design / PQS (former- FACTS) or HVDC Plant Design. (Mainly Primary Design - Layout Engineering & Co-ordination with other Design concerns).
  • Should have experience in Preparing / Review / Approval of Layout Engineering deliverables (Primary Design Deliverables of Layout (Plan & Section), Elec.
  • Should have experience in clearance Diagrams, Mag. Field Clearances, Erection Key Diagrams, Cable Trench & Conduit layout, Grounding & Lightning Protection, Civil Task (civil input) drawings, Typical Installation Documents).
  • Should have experience in 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)
  • Should have experience in preparation / Review / Approval of Technical Specification, Technical Data Sheets, Vendor Drawings / Data sheets.
  • Should have experience in vendor Evaluation (Technical) for Switchyard Components and Procurement Engineering
  • Should have experience in Revit OR Other 3D Modelling using 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.
  • Excellent English speaker, good communication skills.

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-106342
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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