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Over the last decade, INOPC has evolved to become the largest engineering hub serving more than 40 countries across different energy sectors. The team caters to the four business units-Transformers, Grid Integration, Grid Automation, High Voltage and has successfully executed engineering and commissioning for projects in more than 80 countries.\nMain Accountabilities:\nHitachi Energy is the world leader in Power Quality Solution - PQS (former- FACTS) (Flexible AC Transmission System) technology and offers a full PQS portfolio with in-house manufacturing of key components. Hitachi Energy was the first to introduce PQS to the power industry and has delivered PQS equipment for more than 50 years. Today Hitachi Energy is the recognized world leader with more than 50 percent of the global market share and more than 700+ installed bases. Hitachi Energy has a number of solutions that enhance the security, capacity and flexibility of power transmission systems. These solutions enable power grid owners to increase existing transmission network capacity while maintaining or improving the operating margins necessary for grid stability. Hitachi Energy has the full FACTS portfolio and in-house manufacturing of key components\nHitachi Energy uses a very high-end system for its control, protection and monitoring. This system is called as MACH. This computerized system is built with the state-of-the-art electronics, microprocessors and digital signal processors, connected by high performance industry standard busses and fiber optic communication links.\nHitachi Energy PQS Electrical Engineering (EE) is responsible for the designing of MACH hardware control and Protection system, IED based Control & Protection system, Configuration & testing of Protection system, Auxiliary AC & DC system design including MV/LV Switch boards, Battery systems, UPS, Voltage stabilizers, LV Cable sizing and estimation & Interlocking systems\nRoles and responsibilities:\nAs the PQS Electrical engineering (Secondary Design) is being continuously involved with great deal of Electrical, Domain expertise is required. Thus, the job description is as below.\nExecute project within budget by meeting all KPI's (Quality, OTD, Efficiency, Budget)\nDesign & execute the project in line with customer specification / FACTS standard/Global standards Viz IEC, ANSI, IEEE etc.\nTender execution as per customer/FACTS requirement\nPreparation of MACH based control and protection system cubicle design\nPreparation of IED based control and protection system cubicle design\nPreparation of FACTS Plant design drawings (Secondary)\nDesigning and estimation of Aux. AC & DC power requirements.\nDesigning of LV, MV Switch boards including battery systems, UPS and Voltage stabilizers\nEstimation & Sizing of LV Aux. power, control cables, communication cables & Indication cables\nPurchasing of cubicles, cables, Junction boxes, AC & DC switch boards, MV Switchgear, Battery system, UPS & Voltage stabilizers etc.\nCo-ordination with other departments (Mech. / Control / System Design/Commissioning)\nValidation of the time schedule (EE Dept.) for a project\nReview and coordination with vendor/supplier drawings for Electrical deliverables including primary equipment\nEvaluation of sub-supplier and selection as per project requirement\nSupporting for configuration & testing of protection system\nInvolving in customer FAT, site installation and commissioning support\nInvolving in development and supporting activities for continuous process improvements\nPreparation of As Built Drawings\nLiving 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\nYour background:\nShould be a BE in Electrical Engineering\n6 - 10 years of experience in Substation secondary/EPC design or project execution or HVDC control & protection hardware design\nStrong experience and substation /EPC project execution or HVDC secondary project execution & Strong Experience in Control and Protection cubicle design\nExperience in Detailed Design of plant Engineering & Works independently, applying established local & global standards\nExperience in Electrical Grid Industry (Switchyard equipment) & Experience in E3 or Similar design tool handling\nExperience in ETAP software for auxiliary system design, load flow analysis and short circuit study & Experience in Cable engineering\nTeam contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions.\nComprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization\nExcellent English speaker, good communication skills & Dynamic and Proactive, willing to take the challenges and grow in the organization\nTeam player, ready to play the role across the different departments/countries\nHigh level of ownership & accountability\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams\nAttention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality digital solutions.\nAccessibility and reasonable accommodation\nQualified 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 ageneral inquiry formon our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.\n\nThis 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.\n\nUse of Al and automated tools in recruitment\nAs 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 asHitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.\nBackground Screening and Security Checks\nAs 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.\nFor 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.\nThe 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. 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