Location:
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID:
R0144074
Date Posted:
2026-09-09
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Job Description:
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, High Voltage Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Solid academic and practical understanding of electrical power systems and high-voltage equipment.
Professional Experience
- 10+ years of experience in high-voltage electrical equipment, switchgear, HVDC, or power transmission projects.
- Hands-on experience with main circuit equipment, such as:
- AC/DC circuit breakers
- Disconnectors and earthing switches
- High-speed switches
- Commutating switches
- Converter reactors
- Surge arresters
- Current transformers and voltage transformers
- Grading and insulation systems
- Experience in HVDC projects, equipment design, engineering, testing, qualification, or commissioning is preferred.




- Experience working with equipment suppliers and participating in technical reviews, design reviews, and resolution of technical issues.
Technical Knowledge
- Good knowledge of IEC and relevant international standards, particularly IEC 62271 series and applicable HVDC standards.
- Understanding of:
- Short-circuit phenomena and breaker duties
- TRV and recovery voltage
- Making and breaking currents
- DC time constant and DC component
- Switching transients and point-on-wave switching
- Insulation coordination
- Dielectric and temperature-rise requirements
- Mechanical and electrical endurance
- Type, routine, and special tests
- Ability to understand and review electrical schematics, technical specifications, datasheets, type-test reports, and design calculations.
- Knowledge of HVDC converter stations and the interaction between main circuit equipment and the overall HVDC system.
Technical Responsibilities
- Take technical ownership of assigned main circuit e

📌 Equipment Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Hitachi
📍 Chennai