Hitachi

Project Lead Engineer - Substations

In short

This role leads engineering authority for substation and EBOP (eBoP) projects/tenders of low to high complexity at Hitachi Energy. It involves coordinating technical solutions across System, Primary/Mechanical, Secondary/Electrical and Control Engineering teams, Project Managers, SCM, Civil/steel design, MEP and Commissioning functions, plus direct interaction with customers, contractors and suppliers. The position demands strong Systems Engineering knowledge, equipment sizing review ability, risk/cost evaluation skills, and eBoP exposure is considered an advantage. It is a full-time, on-site role based in Chennai, India.

# Job Description
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science
Job Schedule: Full time
Remote: No
Main Accountabilities
Lead Engineering authority for projects/tenders with low to high complexity for Substations & EBOP Engg. Complete assignments on small, medium and large projects cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications and quality standards. Having eBoP exposure with Systems Engg knowledge is an added advantage for this role.
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.
Activities Involved
•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 Power Systems' Projects/Tenders.
•Understanding the Systems Engg & should be able to do complete review on Equipment Sizing
•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

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