- Company: Hitachi
- Location: Chennai, India
- Salary: Pay not listed
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HITACHI Project Lead Engineer Chennai, India
The Opportunity
Hitachi is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Lead Engineer for High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) projects in Chennai, India. As the technical lead for all Engineering disciplines, you will focus on Electrical, Electromechanical, and Civil design. This role requires strong leadership skills to manage multidisciplinary teams and ensure project success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the engineering team in designing HVDC systems
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams for seamless project execution
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables
What We're Looking For
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in HVDC projects
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing large-scale engineering projects
- Strong knowledge of Electrical, Electromechanical, and Civil design principles
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
- Possession of a relevant engineering degree from an accredited institution
- Proficiency in technical documentation and reporting
Working at Hitachi
Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited offers a dynamic work environment that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Our commitment to employee growth and development is reflected in our comprehensive training programs and career advancement opportunities.
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Working in Chennai, India
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Chennai, also known as Madras, is the capital and largest city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of India. It is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. As per the 2011 Indian census, Chennai is the sixth-most-populous city in India and forms the fourth-most-populous urban agglomeration. The city is coterminous with Chennai district, which together with the adjoining suburbs constitutes the Chennai Metropolitan Area, one of the largest metropolitan areas of India. It is administered by the Greater Chennai Corporation, which was incorporated in 1688, and is the second oldest m
Tamil Nadu is the southernmost state of India. The tenth largest Indian state by area and the sixth largest by population, it is the home of the Tamils, who speak the Tamil language, the state's official language and the first to be recognised as a classical language in India. Chennai is the state's largest city and capital.
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National unemployment rate in India: 4.2% — via World Bank
GDP per capita in India: $2,702 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in India: 2.4% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in India: 7.6% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per week in India: 56.2 — via ILOSTAT
Mean monthly earnings in India: $256 — via ILOSTAT
Nearby green space: 3 parks within 1.5km — closest is People's Park. via OpenStreetMap
Nearest public transit: Ripon Building (bus stop, 326m). via OpenStreetMap
- Elevation 9m (30 ft)
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- Attention to Detail
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Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. — via O*NET
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Salary & compensation
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Listing facts
- Role Project Lead Engineer
- Employer Hitachi
- Location Chennai, India
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted July 30, 2026
- Apply by August 29, 2026
- Country India
- Overview Full job description on this page (229 words)
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