Location:Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaJob ID: R0083056Date Posted:2025-05-21Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunity:We seek a Control Design Engineer for power quality solutions mainly synchronous condenser with medium to high complexity. This function will include complete assignments on medium to large projects requiring engineering that is cost-effective and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards and safety requirements. Based on technical specification from end customers and inputs from Operating Unit Engineering teams, it is required to prepare system Communication Block Diagram, Network topology, IP list, I/O signal list and Internal validation of RTU, PLCC based system. Furthermore, this function includes work on standard technical specifications for major equipment, providing input to R&amp;D activities for plant base solutions. Cost awareness and carrying out comparisons between different solutions, bill of materials, RFQs, vetting of vendor offers, engineering hours estimation, technical risk assessment and opportunity evaluation is also required. The job will include both individual work as well as coordination of engineering resources and interaction with other engineering leads and tendering teams. Effective interaction with project managers, SCM, primary, secondary designers will also be requiredHow you’ll make an impact:<ul><li>Design of Communication Block Diagram along with network topology based on specifications. Design and verify the HMI application for various PQ Control and Protection System.</li><li>Configuration of SCADA Gateways, Engineering workstation, Network switches, GPS, KVM, GOOSE. Configuration of SCL, CID, ICD files. Creation of I/O signal list, SCADA Signal list.</li><li>Control logic design and internal validation. Undertake PSCAD and RTDS simulation studies individually or as part of a team to verify control dynamic performance of FACTS solution.</li><li>Support tenders, delivery projects, and R&amp;D activities during control system dynamic performance studies.</li><li>Lead, supervise and coordinate engineering project teams and towards other departments related to scope, schedule &amp; progress, approvals, budget, targets, resource load &amp; cost-to-complete. Ensure Engineering processes and base solutions are applied. Conduct engineering project reviews and report progress and cost-to-complete engineering- and project manager.</li><li>Establish contacts with suppliers for technical support to improve material quality and/or to optimize on costs. Prepare base design and detailed designs and focus on continuous improvements both technically and functionally.</li><li>Track and handle technical issues and follow up. Handle clarification where more than one domain/function/party is concerned plus topics that cannot be allocated to an engineering domain. Initiate mitigation of possible responsibility gaps in the project team.</li><li>Collect and consolidate project risks and opportunities from engineering team, technical, but as well related to engineering work, information/data availability and assumptions taken. Define, coordinate &amp; take proactive actions to mitigate risks.</li><li>Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. </li><li>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.</li></ul>Your background:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree (B.E/B.Tech) in electrical engineering. Minimum 6-7 years of work experience. Prior experience in SAS most preferred and Cyber Security exposure for SAS and PQS systems will be added advantage.</li><li>Knowledge on communication protocols like Mod Bus, DNP3, IEC 101/104, TCP/IP, PRP, HSR, etc. Knowledge on RTU til 500 and Multiprog PLC (Preferred) and Strong knowledge on IEC 61850 (MMS and GOOSE) .</li><li>Configuration of IEC61850 in different vendor relays (SEL, HITACHI, GE). System Integration of different product IED, meters and other substation devices into RTU/Gateway.</li><li>Knowledge on closed loop control system. Basic power system knowledge to understand the Sync Con operation and basic Protection knowledge on IED’s.</li><li>Configuration of GPS, Ethernet switches and network components configurations. Hands on experience on System network preparation/topology for validation and testing along with test procedure.</li><li>Exposure in commissioning support for HMI / SCADA. Knowledge of T&amp;D equipment, such as AC / DC switchgear circuit breakers, disconnectors, earthing switches, instrument transformers, power transformers, cables.</li><li>HV &amp; MV substation engineering understanding and experience preferred. Technical risk and opportunity assessment and validation and take ownership for the project KPIs such as OTD, COPQ etc.</li><li>Estimation of engineering effort for each project for costing at tender stage. Innovative ideas to reduce engineering effort and Proficiency in Auto CAD and Microsoft Vision.</li><li>Knowledge of relevant international standards e.g. IEEE, IEC (preferably both). Knowledge and experience in international T&amp;D substation and power generation tendering and project engineering activities (technical &amp; commercial).</li><li>Highly structured individual with strong technical and coordination skills and ability to think “out-of-the-box” and challenge traditional solutions. Comprehensive knowledge of- and ability to interact actively with interfacing disciplines in the organization (SCM, sales, project management).</li><li>Works independently, applying established standards and dynamic and Proactive, willing to grow in the organization. Team player, ready to play the role in an international environment.</li><li>High level of ownership and able to lead, guide and plan work individually and for the team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality digital solutions. Preferentially have experience in Generators/Motors/Synchronous condenser.</li><li>Proficiency in both spoken &amp; written English language is required.</li></ul><h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. </h2>

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Control Design Engineer

Location:Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaJob ID: R0083056Date Posted:2025-05-21Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunity:We seek a Control Design Engineer for power quality solutions mainly synchronous condenser with medium to high complexity. This function will include complete assignments on medium to large projects requiring engineering that is cost-effective and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards and safety requirements. Based on technical specification from end customers and inputs from Operating Unit Engineering teams, it is required to prepare system Communication Block Diagram, Network topology, IP list, I/O signal list and Internal validation of RTU, PLCC based system. Furthermore, this function includes work on standard technical specifications for major equipment, providing input to R&amp;D activities for plant base solutions. Cost awareness and carrying out comparisons between different solutions, bill of materials, RFQs, vetting of vendor offers, engineering hours estimation, technical risk assessment and opportunity evaluation is also required. The job will include both individual work as well as coordination of engineering resources and interaction with other engineering leads and tendering teams. Effective interaction with project managers, SCM, primary, secondary designers will also be requiredHow you’ll make an impact:<ul><li>Design of Communication Block Diagram along with network topology based on specifications. Design and verify the HMI application for various PQ Control and Protection System.</li><li>Configuration of SCADA Gateways, Engineering workstation, Network switches, GPS, KVM, GOOSE. Configuration of SCL, CID, ICD files. Creation of I/O signal list, SCADA Signal list.</li><li>Control logic design and internal validation. Undertake PSCAD and RTDS simulation studies individually or as part of a team to verify control dynamic performance of FACTS solution.</li><li>Support tenders, delivery projects, and R&amp;D activities during control system dynamic performance studies.</li><li>Lead, supervise and coordinate engineering project teams and towards other departments related to scope, schedule &amp; progress, approvals, budget, targets, resource load &amp; cost-to-complete. Ensure Engineering processes and base solutions are applied. Conduct engineering project reviews and report progress and cost-to-complete engineering- and project manager.</li><li>Establish contacts with suppliers for technical support to improve material quality and/or to optimize on costs. Prepare base design and detailed designs and focus on continuous improvements both technically and functionally.</li><li>Track and handle technical issues and follow up. Handle clarification where more than one domain/function/party is concerned plus topics that cannot be allocated to an engineering domain. Initiate mitigation of possible responsibility gaps in the project team.</li><li>Collect and consolidate project risks and opportunities from engineering team, technical, but as well related to engineering work, information/data availability and assumptions taken. Define, coordinate &amp; take proactive actions to mitigate risks.</li><li>Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. </li><li>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.</li></ul>Your background:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree (B.E/B.Tech) in electrical engineering. Minimum 6-7 years of work experience. Prior experience in SAS most preferred and Cyber Security exposure for SAS and PQS systems will be added advantage.</li><li>Knowledge on communication protocols like Mod Bus, DNP3, IEC 101/104, TCP/IP, PRP, HSR, etc. Knowledge on RTU til 500 and Multiprog PLC (Preferred)&nbsp;and Strong knowledge on IEC 61850 (MMS and GOOSE) .</li><li>Configuration of IEC61850 in different vendor relays (SEL, HITACHI, GE). System Integration of different product IED, meters and other substation devices into RTU/Gateway.</li><li>Knowledge on closed loop control system. Basic power system knowledge to understand the Sync Con operation&nbsp;and basic Protection knowledge on IED’s.</li><li>Configuration of GPS, Ethernet switches and network components configurations. Hands on experience on System network preparation/topology for validation and testing along with test procedure.</li><li>Exposure in commissioning support for HMI / SCADA. Knowledge of T&amp;D equipment, such as AC / DC switchgear circuit breakers, disconnectors, earthing switches, instrument transformers, power transformers, cables.</li><li>HV &amp; MV substation engineering understanding and experience preferred. Technical risk and opportunity assessment and validation and take ownership for the project KPIs such as OTD, COPQ etc.</li><li>Estimation of engineering effort for each project for costing at tender stage. Innovative ideas to reduce engineering effort and Proficiency in Auto CAD and Microsoft Vision.</li><li>Knowledge of relevant international standards e.g. IEEE, IEC (preferably both). Knowledge and experience in international T&amp;D substation and power generation tendering and project engineering activities (technical &amp; commercial).</li><li>Highly structured individual with strong technical and coordination skills and ability to think “out-of-the-box” and challenge traditional solutions. Comprehensive knowledge of- and ability to interact actively with interfacing disciplines in the organization (SCM, sales, project management).</li><li>Works independently, applying established standards and dynamic and Proactive, willing to grow in the organization. Team player, ready to play the role in an international environment.</li><li>High level of ownership and able to lead, guide and plan work individually and for the team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality digital solutions. Preferentially have experience in Generators/Motors/Synchronous condenser.</li><li>Proficiency in both spoken &amp; written English language is required.</li></ul><h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.&nbsp;</h2>

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