Secondary Design Engineer

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job ID: R0146107 Date Posted: 2026-09-24 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity: As a Secondary Design Engineer at Hitachi, Ltd., you will play a crucial role in the development and refinement of electrical systems, focusing on the secondary circuit design for power infrastructure projects. You will contribute to ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our cutting-edge solutions. How you’ll make an impact: * Design and develop secondary electrical circuits for various power systems, including substations, transmission lines, and industrial facilities. * Prepare detailed engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and bill of materials (BOMs) using CAD software. * Perform calculations and simulations for protection coordination, relay settings, and control logic. * Collaborate with primary design engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to integrate secondary systems with overall project requirements. * Conduct technical reviews and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, codes, and client specifications (e.g., IEC, ANSI, IEEE). * Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT) of secondary equipment. * Troubleshoot design issues and provide technical support during project execution and commissioning phases. * Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes and methodologies. * Prepare technical reports and documentation for project deliverables. * 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: * Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. * Proven experience (typically 3-5 years) in secondary circuit design for power systems. * Strong understanding of protection relays, control systems, and SCADA integration. * Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., E3, EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, ) for electrical design. * Familiarity with relevant international and national electrical standards and codes. * Experience with protection coordination studies and relay setting calculations. * Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. * Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Fluency in English (written and spoken). Accessibility and reasonable accommodation 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 general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. 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. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice. Background Screening and Security Checks As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.