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Hitachi · Chennai, TN, IN

# Associate Project Commissioning Engineer

Chennai, TN, IN Full-time Operations 

Listed on Hitachi’s official careers site. Posted October 9, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/associate-project-commissioning-engineer/job/R0136685)

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## Job description

(empty) Experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in the testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and energization of HVDC systems, EHV/HV Air Insulated Substations (AIS) and Gas Insulated Substations (GIS). Responsible for planning and executing pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, international standards, safety requirements, and client expectations. Proven expertise in protection and control systems, power transformers, switchgear, CTs/PTs, GIS equipment, SCADA, communication systems, and HVDC converter station equipment.

Skilled in coordinating with clients, OEMs, EPC contractors, and utility representatives to achieve safe and successful project execution.

### Key Responsibilities
- Execute testing and commissioning activities for AIS, GIS, and HVDC substations up to EHV voltage levels. Preform pre-commissioning and functional testing Power Transformers, Circuit Breakers, CTs, VTs/CVTs, Disconnectors and Earthing Switches, Surge Arresters, GIS Bays and Modules and HVDC Converter Equipment etc.
- Good to have knowledge on protection relay testing using Omicron, FREJA, or equivalent test equipment.
- Perform secondary injection, end-to-end testing, interlock verification, and protection scheme testing.
- Review engineering drawings, protection logic diagrams, cause-and-effect matrices, and commissioning procedures. Coordinate with Commissioning managers for site activities, energization plans, outage schedules, and system integration testing.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve electrical, protection, and control system issues.
- Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, IS, utility, and project-specific standards.
- Prepare commissioning reports, test records, punch lists, and final handover documentation.
- Maintain strict adherence to HSE requirements, permit-to-work systems, and electrical safety regulations.

### Key Skills
- EHV/HV AIS & GIS Substation Commissioning
- HVDC Converter Station Testing & Commissioning
- Power Transformer Testing
- High Voltage Equipment Testing
- Control & Protection Systems
- Fault Analysis & Troubleshooting
- Project Coordination & Team Leadership
- HSE Management and Electrical Safety Typical Voltage Range

### HV
- 66 kV, 110 kV, 132 kV, 220 kV

### EHV
- 400 kV, 765 kV and above

### HVDC
- ±320 kV, ±500 kV, ±800 kV and higher converter station systems Professional Profile Statement Testing & Commissioning professional with extensive experience in EHV/HV AIS, GIS, and HVDC substations, leading multidisciplinary teams for successful commissioning, energization, and handover of power transmission projects while ensuring safety, quality, and operational reliability.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 9, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 19, 2026
- Listed for: 10 days
- Location: Chennai, TN, IN
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/associate-project-commissioning-engineer/job/R0136685)

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