Job Summary

The Tendering Specialist for Substation Automation Protection at Hitachi, Ltd. will be responsible for preparing comprehensive and competitive proposals for substation automation and protection systems, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and company standards.

Responsibilities

- Analyze customer specifications, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and tender documents for substation automation and protection projects.
- Develop technical and commercial proposals, including scope of work, technical solutions, bill of materials, cost estimations, and project schedules.
- Collaborate with engineering, sales, project management, and procurement teams to gather necessary information and ensure proposal accuracy and completeness.
- Identify potential risks and opportunities within tenders and develop appropriate mitigation strategies or value-added solutions.
- Participate in clarification meetings with customers and provide technical support during the bidding phase.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards, regulations, and Hitachi's internal policies.
- Prepare and present tender summaries and recommendations to management.




- Maintain accurate records of all tender activities and documentation.
- Stay updated on market trends, competitor activities, and new technologies in substation automation and protection.

Job Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in tendering or proposals for substation automation and protection systems.
- Solid understanding of substation automation concepts, including SCADA, RTUs, HMI, and communication protocols (e.g., IEC 61850, Modbus).
- In-depth knowledge of protection relays, schemes, and applications for various substation components.
- Experience with cost estimation, risk assessment, and contract review processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

📌 Tendering Specialist - Substation Automation & Protection (Chennai)
🏢 Hitachi Energy
📍 Chennai