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Project Engineer - Power Quality Solutions

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Project Engineer - Power Quality Solutions

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:

Responsible for the designing of MACH hardware control and Protection system, IED based Control & Protection system, Configuration & testing of Protection system, Auxiliary AC & DC system design including MV/LV Switch boards, Battery systems, UPS, Voltage stabilizers, LV Cable sizing and estimation & Interlocking systems

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Your Responsibilities:

  • Execute project within budget by meeting all KPI's (Quality, OTD, Efficiency, Budget)
  • Design & execute the project in line with customer specification / FACTS standard/Global standards Viz IEC, ANSI, IEEE etc.
  • Tender execution as per customer/FACTS requirement
  • Preparation of MACH based control and protection system cubicle design
  • Preparation of IED based control and protection system cubicle design
  • Preparation of FACTS Plant design drawings (Secondary)
  • Designing and estimation of Aux. AC & DC power requirements.
  • Designing of LV, MV Switch boards including battery systems, UPS and Voltage stabilizers
  • Estimation & Sizing of LV Aux. power, control cables, communication cables & Indication cables
  • Purchasing of cubicles, cables, Junction boxes, AC & DC switch boards, MV Switchgear, Battery system, UPS & Voltage stabilizers etc.
  • Co-ordination with other departments (Mech. / Control / System Design/Commissioning)
  • Validation of the time schedule (EE Dept.) for a project
  • Review and coordination with vendor/supplier drawings for Electrical deliverables including primary equipment
  • Evaluation of sub-supplier and selection as per project requirement
  • Supporting for configuration & testing of protection system
  • Involving in customer FAT, site installation and commissioning support
  • Involving in development and supporting activities for continuous process improvements.
  • 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.
  • 6 - 10 years of experience in Substation secondary/EPC design or project execution or HVDC control & protection hardware design.
  • Strong experience and substation /EPC project execution or HVDC secondary project execution
  • Strong Experience in Control and Protection cubicle design
  • Experience in Detailed Design of plant Engineering
  • Works independently, applying established local & global standards
  • Experience in Electrical Grid Industry (Switchyard equipment)
  • Experience in E3 or Similar design tool handling
  • Experience in ETAP software for auxiliary system design, load flow analysis and short circuit study
  • Experience in Cable engineering.

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-111130
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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