Substation Automation - Secondary Design Engineer
HitachiChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Posted March 26, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world. Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business is centered around 5 growth sectors: Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy, and IT. Globally, we have nearly 300,000 employees who are working to improve people’s quality of life and our customers’ social, environmental, and economic values to create a sustainable future. The challenges we face as a society are unprecedented, but so are the opportunities. Together, let’s start powering good.
Job Description
The role of Substation Automation - Secondary Design Engineer involves creating electrical circuit diagrams and supporting documents using AutoCAD Electrical. The position requires excellent knowledge of Protection & Control Systems for T & D / Gen and familiarity with codes and applicable standards like IEC, IEEE, ANSI, etc.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in B.E / Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- 5 - 8 years of experience
- Excellent knowledge of AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical tools
- Very Good knowledge of Protection & Control Systems for T & D / Gen
- Familiarity with codes and applicable standards like IEC, IEEE, ANSI, etc.
- Relay configuration and testing (added advantage)
- Ability to work in a team and maintain professionalism
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in both spoken & written English language