C & P HVDC Hardware Design Engineer

Actively Reviewing the Applications

Hitachi Energy

India, Tamil Nadu, Chennai Full-Time On-site INR 5–10 LPA

Posted 3 weeks ago • Apply by June 14, 2026

Job Description

The Opportunity

As an Associate project engineer, you will join an aspiring team that works with the HVDC Power transmission links. It is a diverse and independent job, within our project groups, with lots of responsibility and you will have great opportunities to develop your skills within HVDC. Our department is responsible for the C&P hardware design of HVDC system. This includes design, documentation, testing, supervising the installation and commissioning of the control and protection systems. Supporting and supervising on-site installation and commissioning around the world is an important part of our business offering.

How You'll Make An Impact

You will be implementing Control and Protection- Hardware solutions for High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) plants within a team of engineers.
You will prepare Design Specifications, Overview Diagrams and Concept Clarifications in close cooperation with the concept coordinators.
You will be participating in or leading design review meetings to detect design errors, process and tool inefficiencies, and putting in place corrective and improvement actions.
You will be responsible for cubicle design, integration of all HW components into the cubicles, coordinate with cubicles manufacturer and perform Cubicle inspection as necessary.
You will be creating Bill of material and terminal diagrams for Control & Protection equipment, prepare Cable list and Cable termination schedule.
You will be providing necessary support during Functional Performance tests and Site Commissioning. You will ensure that engineering deliverables meet the project schedule dates in line with customer.
You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
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

You hold a Diploma/ B.E./ B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum 2 to 5 years of experience in Power Generation EBoP, Substation Engineering of HV/EHV substation project in areas as per job description.
Should have software tool knowledge i.e. Windows and MS office, AutoCAD, Electrical Engineering Base/ELCAD, Hidraw.
High ability to work in a multi-national and multi-cultural team.
Open minded and creative in cooperation with colleagues and customers.
High commitment and willingness to perform.
Must be quick learner and flexible to work well under tight schedules in a fast-paced team environment.
Good communication skills.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.