Job Description

Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0117709

Date Posted:

2026-02-05

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

The opportunity:

Lead Engineering authority for projects/tenders with low to high complexity for Substations Engg. Complete assignments on small, Medium and large projects cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications and quality standards. Coordinate with Project/Tendering team (i.e., System Engineering, Primary & Secondary Engineering), Project Managers, SCM, Civil / steel design functions, MEP, Commissioning, Consultants, End customers etc.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Driving the technical solution in coordination with other departments (i.e. System Engineering, Primary/Mechanical Engineering, Secondary/Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering) and support Tender Manager/ Project Manager for assigned Project/Tender.

• Evaluating risks and opportunities, strategizes mitigation of engineering disciplines. Knowledge on International standards (i.e., IEEE/IEC/GIGRE)

• Interacting with customers, contractors, suppliers. Attends project/Tender meetings and presents all technical aspects of project/Tender assignments

• Collaborating and networking with engineering colleagues within the organization. Shares best practice across different projects and disciplines

• Evaluating the overall cost of the engineering disciplines and getting approved from Business Unit Head

• Utilizing standard processes, tools, and techniques. Ensuring that engineering activities are complied with required safety regulations and contractual requirement.

• Knowledge of Power Systems equipment and their purpose. Example, Power Transformers, Capacitors, Reactors, Instrument Transformer and measuring equipment, Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors and Surge Arrestors.

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• B.E./B. Tech/M. Tech with minimum 8-10 Years of Experience in any Engineering Discipline (i.e., Systems Engineering, Primary & Secondary Engineering).

• Experience with Medium to High Voltage Projects in Power System – Substations Domain.

• Strong interpersonal and Presentation Skill. Dynamic and Proactive, willing to grow in the organization.

• Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization. Team player, ready to play the role across the different countries.

• High level of ownership and very good negotiation & persuasion skills.

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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