Associate Project Engineer

Overview

Associate Project Engineer on the Grid Automation commissioning team at Hitachi Energy's Indian Operations Centre, overseeing installation and commissioning of bay-level secondary equipment.

What you'll do

• Review and verify engineering design documents and prepare project-specific engineering deliverables.
• Analyze customer specifications to develop reliable and optimized SCADA and Substation Automation solutions.
• Ensure designs meet customer requirements while optimizing cost, quality, and technical performance in line with engineering standards.
• Utilize proven engineering practices and standard solutions to improve efficiency and reduce engineering effort.
• Deliver engineering documentation on time while maintaining compliance with quality standards and project schedules.
• Participate in customer, consultant, and design review meetings to resolve technical issues and clarify requirements.
• Provide technical support to project management teams for customer clarifications, change requests, and technical discussions.
• Support manufacturing and production teams by resolving engineering-related issues and minimizing production delays.
• Act as a technical interface with customers, effectively presenting and explaining automation and control system solutions.
• Ensure customer requirements are translated into practical, compliant, and cost-effective engineering designs.
• Contribute to successful execution of multiple projects while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with internal stakeholders, customers, and project teams.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team environment.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 3–8 years of experience in SCADA, Substation Automation, System Architecture Design, and engineering of medium to large utility projects ranging from 66 kV to 765 kV.
• Strong knowledge of Substation Automation Systems (SAS) and conventional control systems.
• In-depth understanding of automation systems for transmission and distribution substations.
• Knowledge of Hitachi Energy products and solutions, along with awareness of competitor products and technologies.
• Working knowledge of automation system architectures and communication networks.
• Experience with engineering and design tools such as AutoCAD, E3 Series, MicroStation, MS Visio.
• Knowledge of substation communication protocols and SCADA integration concepts.
• Experience in engineering design reviews, customer interactions, and technical discussions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve technical challenges.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer focus with commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Flexible, proactive, and capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.

Details

• Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
• Full-time position.
• Not remote.