Secondary Engineer
Hitachi Energy
Company Overview
Hitachi Energy Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd.
HeadquartersZurich, Switzerland
Founded2021
SizeApproximately 45,000 to over 50,000 employees globally (source: hitachienergy.com). Revenue reached around $13 billion USD in 2023 (source: hitachienergy.com).
What They Do
Hitachi Energy specializes in power grid technologies, focusing on high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems, which have integrated over 150 gigawatts globally. Their product offerings include high-voltage equipment, transformers, switchgear, and services aimed at grid modernization and renewable energy integration (source: wikipedia.org). The company provides HVDC converter stations, distribution transformers, and innovative gas insulation solutions, positioning itself as a leader in the energy transition (source: hitachienergy.com). Target markets encompass utilities, industries, infrastructure, renewable energy developers, and data centers, with a presence in over 140 countries organized into five global business units for localized service delivery (source: cbinsights.com). The company leverages the combined expertise of ABB's power grids and Hitachi's digital technologies, evidenced by a significant increase in order backlog since 2020 (source: hitachienergy.com).
Projects & Track Record
Hitachi Energy has been involved in several notable projects, including the supply of equipment for China's Changji-Guquan UHVDC transmission line, the world's first at 1,100 kV, completed in 2018 (source: wikipedia.org). Other significant projects include the fluoronitrile-based gas replacement for National Grid in Kent, UK, and HVDC converter stations for the North Sea Link submarine cable, both completed in 2021 (source: wikipedia.org). Recently, they have also developed a renewable energy microgrid for Gull Bay First Nation in Canada (2022) and are currently working on offshore platforms and onshore HVDC converter stations for TenneT in the North Sea (source: wikipedia.org). Their geographic presence spans over 140 countries, with a strong focus on expanding manufacturing capabilities in North America to meet growing demand (source: hitachienergy.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Hitachi Energy has announced over $155 million USD in investments to bolster manufacturing capacity in North America, including a new distribution transformer factory in Reynosa, Mexico, which is expected to create 350 jobs (source: hitachienergy.com). Additionally, they are modernizing their power transformer factory in Varennes, Quebec, with an investment exceeding $100 million (source: hitachienergy.com). The company also completed the acquisition of ABB's remaining stake in December 2022, solidifying its position as a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd. (source: wikipedia.org). Furthermore, they reported significant revenue growth in fiscal year 2023, contributing to Hitachi Ltd.'s Green Energy & Mobility segment revenues (source: hitachi.com).
Working There
Hitachi Energy offers a diverse range of roles across engineering, skilled manufacturing, administrative positions, and research, with a strong emphasis on hiring due to recent expansions (source: hitachienergy.com). The company has added over 8,000 employees globally between 2020 and 2023, with significant growth in the U.S. and Canada (source: hitachienergy.com). Office locations include Reynosa, Mexico; South Boston and Mount Pleasant, USA; Varennes, Quebec City, Montreal, Canada; Zurich, Switzerland; and Ludvika, Sweden (source: hitachienergy.com). The company culture promotes innovation, co-creation with customers, and a commitment to energy transition, as highlighted by CEO Claudio Facchin (source: hitachienergy.com).
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Activities Involved
Able to perform the following activities:
- Review of Tender document, technical specifications and preparation of Design Intent Document
- Preparation of Protection SLD showing principles, relays and meters
- Preparation of Functional Design Standards/Descriptions
- Preparation of Signal list, trip matrix, Logics & Interlocks
- Review of Vendor drawings and documents (technical vetting of Control & Relay panels, Auxiliary System)
- Preparation of schematic diagrams for the interface's equipment in Control & Relay Panel scheme thus providing completeness
- Preparation of relay ordering information.
- Preparation of circuit diagrams - New & Existing Set-up (applicable for retrofit projects)
- Preparation of Cable block diagram
- Preparation of Cable Schedule & BoQ estimation for ordering
- Preparation of Wiring/Termination diagrams
- Preparation of Core sheets
- Preparation of SCS IO Schedule
- Panel Engineering Expertise (Layouts, circuit diagram, wiring table, terminal table etc.,) - Preferred
- Preparation of Voltage drop calculation - Trip & Close coil, LVAC power cable
- Identification of existing drawings and modifying them using Red and Green markups as per standard requirements
- Interface knowledge with Primary Equipment, Bay Controller Units /SCADA/RTU/Tele protection are essential
- Auxiliary Power System design like Low Voltage AC Panel & DC Panel requirements, Aux Tr and Battery & Charger Sizing, ACDC Cable sizing & CB selectivity study.
- CT / VT Sizing
- Relay configuration (Preferred)
- Excellent knowledge in AIS & GIS secondary designs.
- As Built documentation
- Co-ordination with other departments like primary, lead engineer, sourcing, C&R factory counterpart & own department control and protection etc. for design progress & completion
- Vendor Offer Evaluations. FAT / SAT of primary secondary equipment, system as and when needed.
- Ensure Ontime delivery of design deliverables & to be vigilant on project schedule impacts.
- Responsible for obtaining customer approvals for the designs and drawings
- Technical risk and opportunity assessment and validation
- Take part in customer meetings / site visits for tender/project clarifications
- Support and act as interface engineer during erection & commissioning
- Estimation of engineering effort for each project for costing at tender stage
- Innovative ideas to reduce Engineering effort
- Plan, implement, review and continuously improvise quality system
- Ensure the Safety through design principles which meant for complete project lifecycle.
Having an idea about the following activities
- Vendor Offer Evaluations. FAT / SAT of primary secondary equipment, system as and when needed.
- Ensure Ontime delivery of design deliverables & to be vigilant on project schedule impacts.
- Technical data sheets verification of equipment's. Knowledge of equipment, such as circuit breakers, disconnectors, earthing switches, instrument transformers, power transformers, etc
- Technical risk and opportunity assessment and validation
- Take part in customer meetings / site visits for tender/project clarifications
- Support and act as interface engineer during erection & commissioning
- Estimation of engineering effort for each project for costing at tender stage
- Innovative ideas to reduce Engineering effort
- Vendor Offer Evaluations. FAT / SAT of primary secondary equipment, system as and when needed.
- Ensure Ontime delivery of design deliverables & to be vigilant on project schedule impacts.
- Support and act as interface engineer during erection & commissioning
- Plan, implement, review and continuously improvise quality system & follow OPEX initiatives
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About the role
September 2, 2026
September 7, 2026
Full time
On-site
Company
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
UTC+05:30
