Protection & Control Design Engineer Full Time

Design authority for an engineering discipline with low to medium complexity. Complete assignments on small projects or portions of larger projects, cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards and safety requirements. Based on technical specification from end customers and inputs from OU Engineering team, prepare Protection principle SLD, Schematics substation layouts, sections, Bill of materials, RFQs, vetting of vendor offers, engg hours estimation, visit to project sites, technical risk assessment and opportunity evaluation etc .Coordinate with Engineering Leads, Tendering team, Project managers, SCM, Secondary and civil / steel design functions, consultants, end customers etc. and provide required support in each Project / Tender.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• 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 Cable Schedule & BoQ estimation for ordering.
• Preparation of Wiring/Termination diagrams, Core sheets, SCS IO Schedule, Voltage drop calculation – Trip & Close coil, LVAC power cable.
• To engineer and deliver high quality protection solutions against programmed milestones backed up with high quality documentation from initial design through to Factory Acceptance Testing.
• To challenge and review all elements of the technical solution delivery process, identifying potential improvements in efficiency to minimize project risks whilst ensuring customer satisfaction.
• 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

• B. E / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
• You should have 8 to 10 years’ experience within Electricity Supply Industry along with substation tendering and project engineering activities (technical & commercial)
• You should have knowledge in CAD design tools, El-Master and E3
• Knowledge of relevant international standards ex. IEEE, IEC etc.
• Individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization.
• Works independently, applying established standards
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• High level of ownership and able to guide and plan works for the team.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.