[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Hitachi jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Hitachi · Chennai, TN, IN # Equipment Engineer - HVDC System Design Chennai, TN, IN Full-time Design Listed on Hitachi’s official careers site. Posted October 27, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/equipment-engineer-hvdc-system-design/job/R0144074) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Hitachi](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/) / Equipment Engineer - HVDC System Design ## Job description ### Education - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, High Voltage Engineering, or a related discipline. - Strong academic and practical understanding of electrical power systems and high-voltage equipment. Professional Experience - 10+ years of experience in high-voltage electrical equipment, switchgear, HVDC, or power transmission projects. - Hands-on experience with main circuit equipment, such as: - AC/DC circuit breakers - Disconnectors and earthing switches - High-speed switches - Commutating switches - Converter reactors - Surge arresters - Current transformers and voltage transformers - Grading and insulation systems - Experience in HVDC projects, equipment design, engineering, testing, qualification, or commissioning is preferred. - Experience working with equipment suppliers and participating in technical reviews, design reviews, and resolution of technical issues. ### Technical Knowledge - Good knowledge of IEC and relevant international standards, particularly IEC 62271 series and applicable HVDC standards. - Understanding of: - Short-circuit phenomena and breaker duties - TRV and recovery voltage - Making and breaking currents - DC time constant and DC component - Switching transients and point-on-wave switching - Insulation coordination - Dielectric and temperature-rise requirements - Mechanical and electrical endurance - Type, routine, and special tests - Ability to understand and review electrical schematics, technical specifications, datasheets, type-test reports, and design calculations. - Knowledge of HVDC converter stations and the interaction between main circuit equipment and the overall HVDC system. ### Technical Responsibilities - Take technical ownership of assigned main circuit equipment throughout the project lifecycle. - Define equipment requirements and develop/review technical specifications. - Evaluate supplier designs, deviations, calculations, and technical proposals. - Lead technical discussions with suppliers and resolve engineering issues. - Review and approve design documentation, test plans, test reports, and qualification evidence. - Support type testing, routine testing, factory acceptance testing, and site-related technical activities. - Identify technical risks and ensure appropriate mitigation actions. - Support standardization, design optimization, and continuous improvement of equipment. ### Commercial & Affordability Awareness - Understand the relationship between equipment design, technical requirements, cost, quality, and reliability. - Identify opportunities for cost reduction and design-to-cost/affordability improvements without compromising safety, performance, or reliability. - Support supplier benchmarking, specification optimization, and value-engineering initiatives. - Ability to challenge unnecessary technical requirements and propose technically sound alternatives. ### Collaboration & Leadership - Ability to work effectively with system engineering, project engineering, procurement, quality, manufacturing, testing, and R&D teams. - Strong supplier and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to lead technical reviews and drive actions to closure. - Good communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical subjects clearly. - Ability to work in a global, multicultural engineering environment. ### Desired Skills - Strong problem-solving and analytical capability. - Proactive approach to identifying technical risks and opportunities. - Ability to work independently and make technically justified decisions. - Good documentation and presentation skills. - Experience with engineering tools, Excel, data analysis, and technical reporting. - Willingness to travel internationally for supplier visits, testing, workshops, and project activities. Preferred Profile The ideal candidate should combine strong practical HV/high-voltage equipment experience with system-level understanding, and should be capable of independently challenging designs, validating supplier claims, identifying technical risks, and taking ownership of equipment performance from specification through testing and project delivery. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 27, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 2, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 2, 2026 - Listed for: 6 days - Location: Chennai, TN, IN - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/equipment-engineer-hvdc-system-design/job/R0144074) ## Hiring at Hitachi - Open jobs: 3,547 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Oct 12, 2026 [All Hitachi jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Hitachi ### [BESS - SCADA Design and Testing Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/0b35f455b7b2ad684d54/) Chennai, TN, IN ### [Associate Project Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/fcfd57431250a3b8fe01/) Chennai, TN, IN ### [Business Process Quality Experienced Professional](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/d594a5c53ad072298306/) Chennai, TN, IN ### [Business Process Quality Senior Professional](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/43e0b12d48f9d452e86c/) Chennai, TN, IN ### [Business R&D Senior Professional](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/c6c7d59b57b77b905573/) Chennai, TN, IN ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [HVDC/ VSC System Expert- Substation/HVDC](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aecom/jobs/52b39f197b0f66207cbf/) AECOM · Olpad, IND ### [Protection and Control Commissioning Engineer for HVDC, HVDC Protection (US)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/39b05f3d1c3a42c2bbf3/) Siemens Energy ### [Senior Engineer -HVDC Control & Protection System Application](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-vernova/jobs/4e24ceb77d9d88cf173f/) GE Vernova ### [Senior Engineer - HVDC System Design](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-vernova/jobs/6be4506f0d0fc6cef8ea/) GE Vernova ### [HVDC Control / Protection Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/a0a2cc2b803fda65ad63/) Siemens Energy OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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