Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID : R0135786

Date Posted : 2026-07-15

Company Name : HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category) : Engineering & Science

Job Schedule : Full time

Remote : No

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 implement 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.
- Cubicle design, integration of all HW components into the cubicles.
- You will be creating Bill of material and terminal diagrams for Control & Protection equipment.
- You will coordinate with cubicles manufacturer and perform Cubicle inspection as necessary.
- You will 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.
- Should have 2 to 6 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 quick-paced team setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

**For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

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