Project Engineer (Secondary)

Hitachi Energy Ireland Limited

The Role

Overview

Design and engineer secondary substation protection systems, schematics, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

  • schematic diagrams
  • protection sld
  • fat/sat
  • cable schedule
  • functional design
  • commissioning support

Tasks

-Review of Vendor drawings and documents (technical vetting of Control & Relay panels, Auxiliary System). Preparation of schematic diagrams for the interface’s equipment in Control & Relay Panel scheme thus providing completeness. -Review of Tender document, technical specifications and preparation of Design Intent Document. Preparation of Protection SLD showing principles, relays and meters. -Vendor Offer Evaluations. FAT / SAT of primary secondary equipment, system as and when needed. Ensure Ontime delivery of design deliverables & to be vigilant on project schedule impacts. Responsible for obtaining customer approvals for the designs and drawings. -Estimation of engineering effort for each project for costing at tender stage. Innovative ideas to reduce Engineering effort. Plan, implement, review and continuously improvise quality system. -Preparation of Cable Schedule & BoQ estimation for ordering and Wiring/Termination diagrams. Preparation of Core sheets and SCS IO Schedule. -Ensure the Safety through design principles which meant for complete project lifecycle. -Preparation of relay ordering information and of circuit diagrams – New & Existing Set-up (applicable for retrofit projects). Preparation of Cable block diagram. -Responsible for maintaining and updating the documentation for respective tenders and projects as per quality process. -Preparation of Functional Design Standards/Descriptions. Preparation of Signal list, trip matrix, Logics & Interlocks. -Technical risk and opportunity assessment and validation. Take part in customer meetings / site visits for tender/project clarifications. Support and act as interface engineer during erection & commissioning.

Requirements

  • electrical beng
  • 5-8 yrs
  • cad tools
  • e3
  • scada
  • panel engineering

What You Bring

-Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization. Works independently, applying established standards. -Panel Engineering Expertise (Layouts, circuit diagram, wiring table, terminal table etc.,) preferred. Preparation of Voltage drop calculation - Trip & Close coil, LVAC power cable. -Proficiency in required CAD design tools and E3. Knowledge of relevant international standards ex. IEEE, IEC etc. -Bachelors Engineering in electrical, should have 5 to 8 years' experience. -Identification of existing drawings and modifying them using Red and Green markups as per standard requirements. Interface knowledge with Primary Equipment, Bay Controller Units /SCADA/RTU/Tele protection are essential. -Team player, ready to play the role across the different countries. High level of ownership and able to guide and plan works for the team. -Excellent English speaker, good communication skills. Dynamic and Proactive, willing to grow in the organization. -Knowledge in substation tendering and project engineering activities (technical & commercial). -Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required. -Excellent knowledge in AIS & GIS secondary designs. As Built documentation. Co-ordination with other departments like primary, lead engineer, sourcing, C&R factory counterpart & own department control and protection etc. for design progress & completion. -Individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions. -Auxiliary Power System design like Low Voltage AC Panel & DC Panel requirements, Aux Tr and Battery & Charger Sizing, ACDC Cable sizing & CB selectivity study, CT / VT Sizing. Relay configuration (Preferred).

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