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Project Lead Engineer - Substations

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
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Lead engineering authority for substation projects and tenders. Drive technical solutions, perform equipment sizing and systems reviews, evaluate risks and costs, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, interact with customers/suppliers, ensure compliance with safety and contractual requirements, and support tender/project managers through delivery.
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Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0133725

Date Posted:

2026-06-23

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

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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