Senior HVDC Project Engineer with 9+ years of experience leading converter station design and multidisciplinary coordination across electrical, mechanical, and civil domains. Proven expertise in HVDC plant layout engineering, auxiliary systems, and substation design, ensuring compliance with safety, contractual, and regulatory standards. Strong background in technical leadership, risk assessment, and tender support, delivering projects within scope, timeline, and budget. Experienced in customer engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and commissioning support, driving high-quality engineering outcomes in complex EPC and EP+ HVDC projects.
Work History
Senior Project Engineer - HVDC Plant Design
9 Years 10 Months
Hitachi Energy | Chennai, TN | 01.2017 - Current
Key Contributions & Achievements:
Led HVDC converter station layout design for major EPC and EP+ projects, ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
Acted as technical lead for plant engineering scope, coordinating across electrical, mechanical, and civil disciplines for integrated project delivery.
Managed plant design interfaces, ensuring seamless coordination between equipment, civil works, and auxiliary systems.
Delivered engineering solutions aligned with customer specifications, improving design accuracy and execution efficiency.
Supported project scheduling and engineering planning, contributing to timely project completion.
Engineering & Design Expertise:
Developed substation layouts and HVDC plant designs, including equipment placement and structural integration.
Performed critical engineering calculations (foundation loads, conductor sizing, sag tension, insulator strength).
Contributed to civil design coordination and development of connectors, supports, and structural elements.
Prepared requirement specifications for connectors, terminals, and steel components.
Tendering, Risk & Cost:
Conducted engineering cost estimations, BOM preparation, and labor calculations for tenders.
Performed contract reviews and deviation analysis against tender specifications.
Identified and evaluated risks and opportunities, supporting mitigation strategies.
Stakeholder & Site Support:
Collaborated with customers, contractors, and global teams (including Sweden LBUs) for technical alignment.
Facilitated design review meetings, ensuring adherence to internal processes.
Provided technical support during installation and commissioning, resolving engineering issues.
Delivered technical presentations and proposals to stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement:
Drove process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and engineering quality.