Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0139959

Date Posted:

2026-10-21

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity:

The Electromechanical design engineer has a responsibility to understand technical requirements for Primary engineering of HVDC converter station, Installation drawings and detail design of yard materials there by ensuring safety of the end equipment and HVDC station as a whole.

How you'll make an impact:

Demonstrate knowledge in advanced high-end CAD/CAM/CAE software(s) to ensure CAD activities are delivered on time and meet quality standard.
Good knowledge of the design principles, guidelines and applicable standards used within Electromechanical design of HVDC Substations, HV / UHV AC Substations.
Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques and procedures to perform Substation Layout Design, Civil Inputs to civil designer, Installation drawings and detail design of connectors, insulators etc. provision of bills of materials, estimated engineering hours.
Provides technical support for FAT, installation, and commissioning activities for the HVDC projects under execution (Greenfield as well as brown field).
Prepares project documentation within one's scope of deliverables and responsible for obtaining customer approvals for the designs and drawings prepared.
As a part of job, shall effectively interact with customers on technical issues, contractors, and other staff to achieve his/her scope of deliveries on time, within budget and meet highest quality standards.
Ensures adherence to safety standards and mitigation of potential risks.
Exposure to Project Lifecycle Management (PLM) system with NX and Experience in HVDC project will have added benefit.
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 bachelor's degree in electrical / mechanical engineering.
Minimum work experience of 2 to 5 years in Design of Primary Layout of Electrical UHV/EHV substation project.
You should have knowledge in Autodesk Revit / ACC and NX / Teamcenter or Similar 3D tools.
You must have knowledge in Substation Engineering of UHV/EHV substation project along with PLM tools.
Experience of working with advance 3D CAD tools.
Self-starter calibre who could own tasks through to completion.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Associate Project Engineer-Electromechanical Design - HVDC