Project Technical Engineering Senior Professional

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Remote Type: Onsite

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0140401

Date Posted:

2026-09-11

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

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.
• 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 requirements.
• 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:

• Bachelor's degree in B.Tech or B.E or M.Tech.
• 8 - 12 years’ Experience in any Engineering Discipline (i.e., Systems Engineering, Primary & Secondary Engineering.
• Experience with Medium to High Voltage Projects in Power System – Substations Domain.
• Knowledge of Power Systems equipment and their purpose. Example, Power Transformers, Capacitors, Reactors, Instrument Transformer and measuring equipment, Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors and Surge Arrestors.
• Knowledge on International standards (i.e., IEEE/IEC/GIGRE)
• 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.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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