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Project Engineer
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Updated on 9/10/2026
Hitachi Energy
10,001+ employees
Global electrical transmission and grid modernization
No salary listed
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- A Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
- Six to ten years of experience.
- Experience managing the engineering-to-commissioning lifecycle for at least five AIS and GIS substation projects rated 66 kV or above.
- Hands-on experience in at least one STATCOM, SVC, mobile substation, or prefabricated substation power-quality improvement project.
- In-depth knowledge of substation design calculations, including SCF, SAG, earthing, DSLP, lighting, conductor sizing, high-voltage and medium-voltage cable sizing, and transformer sizing.
- Experience standardizing design-calculation templates, reviewing and optimizing cost, identifying risks, and proposing alternate solutions.
- Experience with substation layout engineering for OEL, earthing, cable routing, and DSLP layouts.
- Expertise in Cymgrd, Cymcab, DIALux, ETAP, and CDEGS for design calculation, optimization, and validation.
- Competency in Revit with ACC and AutoCAD.
- Knowledge of safety aspects in engineering and their application.
- Knowledge of IEC and IEEE standards and utility-based practices, including SEC, TAQA, EWA, DEWA, and SEWA.
- Ability to work independently using established standards and in-depth knowledge in a specific area.
- Ability to coordinate across engineering, tendering, project management, supply-chain management, secondary, civil and steel design, consultant, and customer functions.
- Ability to communicate in English.
- Willingness to work across different countries.
- Act as the engineering authority for low- to medium-complexity projects and tenders.
- Execute complete engineering assignments for small, medium, or large projects and tenders cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications and quality standards.
- Prepare substation layouts and section drawings, grounding-system drawings, lightning-system designs and drawings, cable routings, bills of materials, requests for quotations, vendor-offer evaluations, and engineering-hour estimates.
- Visit project sites and perform technical risk assessments and opportunity evaluations.
- Provide engineering support across projects and tenders in coordination with engineering managers, engineering leads, tendering teams, project managers, supply-chain management, secondary and civil/steel design functions, consultants, and end customers.
- Lead substation interface engineering with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing and civil functions and resolve complex issues.
- Lead vendor negotiations and critical discussions.
- Handle routine technical coordination with customers and consultants.
- Independently perform tender engineering, including preparing layouts, single-line diagrams, bills of materials, and bills of quantities for major equipment and accessories.
- Handle primary engineering, follow quality processes, and identify project risks.
- Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
- Review and optimize substation design calculations and identify risks and cost-effective alternatives.
- Deliver efficient substation layout documents, identify risks, propose cost-effective alternatives, and support capability building within the team.
- Review documents through Revit and make minimal drawing modifications through AutoCAD.
- Lead the project engineering team when required.
Hitachi Energy provides systems and solutions for transmitting and distributing electricity. It sells and implements equipment such as transformers, high‑voltage gear, and grid automation tools that help move power from generation sites to homes and businesses. Its offerings include hardware and software that monitor, control, and optimize electrical grids, with AI, data analytics, and automation to improve efficiency and reliability. The company differentiates itself by combining its global engineering footprint with advanced digital technologies and a broad portfolio that covers transmission, distribution, and grid optimization, backed by a presence in more than 140 countries and a workforce of over 40,000. Its goal is to support a cleaner, more flexible, and carbon‑neutral energy future by modernizing infrastructure and integrating renewable energy sources.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$22M
Headquarters
Zurich, Switzerland
Founded
1900
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 3, 2026 Daikin partnership secures C4-FN supply for EconiQ expansion.
- August 2026 China investment adds transformer, bushing, and tap-changer capacity for surging demand.
- CIGRE 2026 launches and North American orders show utilities buying SF6-free modernization now.
What critics are saying
- US-China equipment restrictions block Hefei output from critical American grid projects through 2026.
- Transformer lead times near three years expose execution risk if Virginia, India, or Hefei slip.
- Siemens Energy, GE Vernova, and domestic Chinese rivals intensify price and capacity pressure.
What makes Hitachi Energy unique
- EconiQ SF6-free switchgear hit 4,000 orders across 40 countries by September 2026.
- Hitachi Energy combines transformers, automation, and digital mining tools across utility and industrial grids.
- Its $9 billion global buildout spans Virginia, Hefei, India, and Europe manufacturing.
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↑ 15%Critical gas for sustainable high-voltage grids now made in Germany. Sep 03, 2026, 01:30 ET Daikin to supply Hitachi Energy with C4-FN, supporting the rapid expansion of Hitachi Energy's EconiQ(R) portfolio of SF[6] -free grid technologies * Hitachi Energy and Daikin Industries, Ltd. sign MoU for the supply of C4-FN, a specialty gas component in Hitachi Energy's SF[6] -free switchgear, from its Frankfurt facility starting in 2027 * Partnership strengthens a multi-region supply chain and secures long-term availability of a critical technology * New production capacity supports the manufacturing of clean energy technologies in Europe ZURICH, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Hitachi Energy and Daikin Industries, Ltd. today announced an agreement to establish a long-term strategic supply relationship for Hitachi Energy's EconiQ(R) portfolio of sulfur hexafluoride (SF[6] )-free high-voltage technologies. As part of the agreement, Daikin Chemical Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of Daikin Industries, Ltd., will supply C4-FN, a specialty gas component used in insulating gas mixtures. The C4-FN will be produced by Daikin Refrigerants Frankfurt GmbH at its facility in Frankfurt, Germany, leveraging advanced manufacturing capabilities, high quality, and environmental standards. The new production capacity will become available in 2027 and is part of a resilient global supply strategy for critical materials used in Hitachi Energy's SF[6] -free EconiQ technology. SF[6], a strong greenhouse gas with a global warming potential 24,300 times greater than CO[2], is commonly used in high-voltage equipment for its superior insulation and switching properties. Utilizing C4-FN gas, the EconiQ portfolio reduces CO[2] -equivalent emissions by 99 percent compared with conventional SF[6] -insulated equipment, while retaining the same technical performance, reliability, and compactness. The announcement comes as demand for EconiQ continues to grow worldwide. The portfolio has attracted more than 4,000 orders across 40 countries, as utilities and industries expand and modernize their power grids while eager to reduce the environmental impact of their infrastructure. To support this growth, Hitachi Energy is pursuing a multi-sourcing strategy for key materials. The addition of Daikin as a supplier strengthens the supply chain behind the EconiQ portfolio, complementing existing qualified sources in Asia with capacity in Europe. "As the demand for eco-efficient equipment continues to grow around the world, strengthening our supply chain is essential," said Markus Heimbach, CEO, High Voltage Products Business Unit, Hitachi Energy. "Adding a world-classproduction site in Germany enhances supply resilience and supports the manufacturing of clean energy technologies in Europe. We want to be sure that we can continue meeting customer demand." "This agreement reflects a shared commitment to supporting the energy transition through innovation, quality, and long-term collaboration," said Yasuhisa Hirao, General Manager, Chemicals Division, Daikin Industries, Ltd. "We are proud that our group company, Daikin Refrigerants Frankfurt GmbH, will produce an essential component of the global value chain for power grids." Daikin brings nearly a century of experience in chemical manufacturing, a global network spanning Asia, North America, and Europe, and long-standing sustainability commitments under its Environmental Vision 2050, including targets for greenhouse gas emissions reduction certified by the Science Based Targets initiative. About Hitachi Energy Hitachi Energy is a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission critical technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world's energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today's generation and the next. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. About Hitachi, Ltd. Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors - Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries - as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com. About Daikin Daikin Industries, Ltd. (TSE: 6367), headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a global leader in HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) solutions, and refrigerants, with nearly a century of expertise in advanced chemical manufacturing. Operating in more than 170 countries and regions, with over 100,000 employees worldwide, Daikin is committed to driving sustainable solutions through continuous innovation and its Environmental Vision 2050. For more information, visit https://www.daikin.com About Daikin Chemical Europe GmbH / Daikin Refrigerants Frankfurt GmbH Daikin Chemical Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of Daikin Industries, Ltd., coordinates the sales, marketing, and distribution of fluorochemical products across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Daikin Refrigerants Frankfurt GmbH, based in Frankfurt, Germany, is a key manufacturing site within the Daikin Group, specializing in high-quality fluorochemical products and refrigerants. Together, they support the transition toward sustainable and clean technologies. For more information, visit https://www.daikinchem.de.
Enerin wins 2026 ONS SME Innovation Award for its industrial heat pump technology. Electrification and industrial decarbonisation solutions win ONS Forum awards in Norway as Copernicus confirms July 2026 amongst hottest months on record. Recognition from the jury and audience is a strong vote of confidence for the technology Enerin is developing. The competition was strong, Healthcare Industry Today were honoured to be finalists, and proud to be the winner." - Ralph Groen OSLO, NORWAY, September 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ - Enerin AS was named winner of the Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) SME Innovation Award at the Forum held on 25 August in Stavanger, Norway, alongside Hitachi Energy, which received the Innovation Award. The winners were selected from a record-high number of applications in 2026. Enerin was singled-out for its HoegTemp industrial heat pump, which produces steam up to 250°C from waste heat, seawater or ambient sources, while simultaneously being able to deliver deep cooling from the same machine. The machine can cut energy use by an estimated 50-70 per cent with zero emissions when using renewable-sourced electricity. The jury pointed to the HoegTemp's ability to tackle one of industry's hardest decarbonisation challenges - high-temperature process heat - with a single integrated system that replaces separate boiler and cooling infrastructure. "For combining energy efficiency with industrial decarbonization, the Innovation Award Jury finds Enerin a deserving winner of the 2026 ONS Innovation Award," the Norwegian ONS Foundation announced. It also cited real-world proof: the technology is already demonstrated in Norway at Pelagia's plant in Måløy, alongside an earlier pilot at the IVAR Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant near Stavanger, where HoegTemp has supplied heat and cooling from the biogas stream since November 2023. A third pilot projected is located at GE Healthcare, Lindesnes. Norway's Minister of Energy, Terje Aasland, presented the award, following Enerin's pitch session the previous day, in which Co-founder and Head of Concept Design Trond-Atle Asphjell and Chief Commercial Officer Ralph Groen presented the technology to a full room of the expert jury and audience. Ralph Groen commented: "Getting recognition from this jury and audience is a very strong vote of confidence for the technology Enerin is developing. The competition was strong, and we were honoured to be part of the finalists, and proud to be the winner". "This is only possible because of the visionary direction and persistence of our CEO Arne Høeg, and the strong teamwork of all our employees, investors, and partners. Receiving the award is a big shout out to whole team," he said. The Minister visited the Enerin booth after the ceremony, which was hosted by the Norwegian Research Council. Trond-Atle Asphjell commented: " It was a great opportunity to have a few minutes during ONS to explain to Norway's Minister of Energy how Enerin's industrial heat pumps - capable of co-generating process cooling and heat in the range of minus 60°C to 250°C - can be a major part of the solution to the challenges of electrifying Norwegian industry and the capacity constraints in the power grid." By combining heat pumps, thermal energy storage (both heat and cooling) and biogas boilers, fossil-fuelled boilers can be phased out while requiring only a fraction of the energy and power capacity that electric boilers would require. "Our heat pumps free up electrical energy and power capacity from electrified industrial sites, which is an effective way to improve capacity utilisation in the power grid and electricity generation," Asphjell said. Hitachi Energy won the award for its EconiQ LTA 420 which eliminates SF[6], a potent greenhouse gas, from 420 kV circuit breakers while maintaining grid performance, integrating seamlessly into existing systems. Developing decarbonised solutions for industrial heat and cooling remains an international priority due to extreme weather and climate events witnessed in 2026. Copernicus and other global datasets confirmed that July 2026 ranked among the hottest months on record since 1850. Enerin COO, Ralph Groen, leads the video of five finalists selected for the 2026 ONS Innovation Award. Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. Healthcare Industry Today do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Hitachi Energy leads dialogue on future of grid resilience at the WEC Chile Energy Forum 2026. · In a key panel discussion alongside the National Electrical Coordinator, the company argued that investing in automation and digitalization is not an additional cost to the system, but rather a technological enabler with guaranteed returns. · The prestigious forum gathered the sector's top energy authorities, regulators, experts, and industry leaders to debate the priorities of the sector during the first 100 days of the new Government.
Powering the future of African mining. At Electra Mining Africa 2026, Hitachi Energy will showcase integrated electrification, digital, and renewable energy solutions that are helping mining companies improve productivity, resilience, and sustainability As Africa's mining industry responds to growing global demand for critical minerals, operators face increasing pressure to produce more while reducing emissions, improving energy efficiency, and meeting ambitious sustainability targets. At Electra Mining Africa 2026, Hitachi Energy will demonstrate how its integrated portfolio of electrification, digital, and energy solutions helps mining companies navigate this transformation. Rather than viewing electrification as a standalone technology, Hitachi Energy sees it as the foundation for the next generation of mining operations. By combining resilient power infrastructure with renewable energy integration, digital intelligence, connected workforce solutions, and mine fleet electrification, the company is enabling safer, smarter, and more sustainable mines across Africa. "The mining industry is undergoing one of the biggest transformations in its history," comments Mohamed Hosseiny, Oversight Country Managing Director for Africa at Hitachi Energy. "Mining companies are expected to increase production to support the global energy transition while simultaneously reducing emissions, improving safety, and controlling operating costs. We are helping our customers achieve these goals through integrated technologies that improve reliability, increase productivity, and accelerate the transition to the all-electric mine." Comprehensive electrification portfolio Reliable electricity remains the backbone of every successful mining operation. Hitachi Energy's comprehensive electrification portfolio includes high-voltage substations, transformers, switchgear, grid connections, and medium- and low-voltage distribution systems that provide the resilient electrical infrastructure modern mines depend on. The company also delivers power quality solutions, microgrids, and off-grid power systems that improve operational continuity while supporting decarbonisation objectives. By strengthening the electrical backbone of mining operations, these solutions provide the platform on which digitalisation, automation, and future autonomous mining technologies can be built. As mining companies increasingly incorporate renewable energy into their operations, managing multiple power sources has become both a challenge and an opportunity. Hitachi Energy supports this transition through solutions that integrate solar and wind generation, battery energy storage systems (BESS), hybrid power plants, and renewable-powered microgrids. Advanced energy management Complementing these technologies are advanced energy management capabilities, including real-time energy optimisation, energy forecasting, load balancing, power quality management, and emissions tracking. Together, these solutions enable mining companies to reduce operating costs, strengthen energy security, and improve environmental performance while maintaining reliable production. Mine fleet electrification represents one of the industry's most significant technological shifts. At Electra Mining Africa 2026, Hitachi Energy will highlight its work in developing high-power charging infrastructure and dynamic charging technologies that support battery-electric haul trucks without compromising productivity. Beyond power infrastructure, mining companies increasingly require digital technologies that transform operational data into actionable business intelligence. Hitachi Energy's digital mining solutions provide real-time visibility across mining operations, supporting predictive maintenance, asset performance monitoring, and operational optimisation. The company also offers connected workforce solutions, including private industrial communication networks, IIoT connectivity, and remote operational support that improve collaboration, situational awareness, and safety across mining sites. Advanced field service management and asset prognostic solutions further help mining companies improve maintenance planning, increase technician productivity, and reduce unplanned downtime. "Connected assets and connected people create smarter mining operations," highlights Hosseiny. "By combining electrification with digital technologies, mining companies gain the operational intelligence they need to improve decision-making, maximise asset performance and build more resilient operations." As the continent's mineral resources become increasingly important to the global energy transition, Africa's mining sector has a unique opportunity to lead through innovation and sustainable development. "Africa's mineral resources will help power the world's energy transition," says Hosseiny. "Our role is to help mining companies unlock that potential through resilient power systems, renewable energy integration, intelligent digital technologies, and mine electrification solutions that improve productivity while advancing sustainability goals. Together with our customers, we are building the foundation for the future of African mining," he concludes. Visit Hitachi Energy at Stand B28 in the Blue Zone at Electra Mining Africa 2026 from 7 to 11 September at Nasrec, Johannesburg.
Hitachi accelerates SF6-free grid modernization. Hitachi Energy has launched new technology additions to its EconiQ high-voltage portfolio at the CIGRE 2026 trade show in Paris, helping utilities move away from sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) in power grids. Recent order wins come from the North American TSOs Wesco and HydroOne Networks as well as the German grid News in brief. Aug 24 - Singapore's Economic Development Board (EDB) has provisionally allocated 200 MW of new data centre capacity to Digital Realty, Equinix, Keppel Data Centres and ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, with each receiving 50 MW for facilities on Jurong Island. All sites will be developed within JTC's planned low-carbon data centre park on Jurong Island, and operators must source more than 50% of their capacity from green or low-carbon energy such as biomethane, low-carbon ammonia or hydrogen.