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Control & Protection Design Engineer

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India💼 Full-time🗓 2026-10-06 → 2026-10-07

Core

Design authority for Control & Protection engineering tasks of low to medium complexity, preparing schematics and technical assessments for power systems up to 400 kV. (via careerplan.io/jobs/R0142016-control-protection-design-engineer-at-hitachi)

Role type

Control & Protection Design Engineer

Builds

Control & Protection schematics, Bill of Materials, and technical risk assessments for power transmission and distribution projects.

Domain

Electrical Engineering / Power Systems / High Voltage

Required skills

Secondary Control and Protection Schematic Design, CAD design tools (Zuken E3, AutoCAD, Elecdes), Relay/IED configuration, PCM/Micom/Digsi tools, Test kit operation (Omicron, Doble), Cable sizing, SCADA/RTU knowledge

Preferred skills

Experience with retrofit projects, coordination with Engineering Leads, technical risk assessment

Technologies

Zuken E3, AutoCAD, Elecdes, PCM, Micom, Digsi, Omicron, Doble

Responsibilities

Prepare Key Line Diagrams, Protection Interface Diagrams, Feeder Block Diagrams, Trip Matrix, and signal lists; Design Control & Relay Panel schematics; Create Cable Block Diagrams and wiring lists; Interface between AC/DC Panels, Transformers, and Battery systems; Conduct technical risk and opportunity assessments; Ensure compliance with regulations and safety guidelines.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC