Secondary Design Engineer - Gas Insulated Switchgear

Hitachi Energy Ireland Limited

The Role

Overview

Design and produce secondary LCC schematics for high‑voltage GIS projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • protection schematics
  • lcc schematics
  • load calculation
  • digital drawings
  • bom generation
  • interlocking tables

Tasks

-Preparation of protection schematics (Trafo, Line, Busbar) when we’ve integrated protection in LCC. -Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. -Selection of Bay Control Unit and other protection IEDs (Basic level) . -Adhering to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications. -Preparation of LCC schematics for High Voltage Gas Insulated Switchgear (66 kV and above). -Addressing the technical queries raised by the customer during the execution of a project, if required. -Preparation of Mimic boards inline with SLD and Layout drawings. -Preparation of GIS CB / Disconnector / Earthing switch / Fast Acting Earthing switches / CT & VT schematics. -Preparation of JB’s for CT, VT, and Density monitors 4. AC / DC Load calculation. -Preparation of Interlocking table and schematics for various Busbar configurations. -Preparation of Gas Density monitoring panels using MSM (Modular Switchgear Monitoring). -Preparation of complete Digital LCC drawings as part of Digital Substation (with NCITs, MU’s, SAM600 modules, etc...). -Generating Preliminary BOM by understanding the importance and consequences of releasing it . -Self-reviewing the documents before submitting them to the Lead Engineer. -Interaction with various cross-function teams like Primary, Project Management, and Production, when required.

Requirements

  • electrical engineering
  • protection systems
  • control systems
  • cad tools
  • gis
  • iec standards

What You Bring

-Ability to work in a team and maintain professionalism. -B.E / Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering -Good communication and interpersonal skills. -Should have 2 – 4 years of experience. -Very Good knowledge of Protection & Control Systems for T & D / Gen. -Understanding and preparation of Communication Architecture diagrams. -Familiarity with codes and applicable standards like IEC, IEEE, ANSI, etc... -Excellent knowledge of CAD tools (Good to have experience in e3, not mandatory). -Basic knowledge of GIS. -Ability to work with multiple discipline projects.

The Company

About Hitachi Energy Ireland Limited

-Leads in energy management with pioneering technologies. -Focuses on renewable energy to drive cleaner and efficient power systems. -Provides solutions across energy generation, transmission, and distribution. -Operates in sectors including wind, solar, utilities, and transportation infrastructure. -Innovates in industrial automation with cutting-edge energy optimization systems. -Involved in electrifying remote regions for improved energy access. -Employs digital tools for data-driven grid improvements and performance enhancement.

Sector Specialisms

Utility

Industry

Transport

Infrastructure

Energy

Renewable Energy

Grid Automation

Digital Systems & Services

Power Quality Solutions

Electrification