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Huzair FM

Hitachi Energy
Chennai
15
Years of experience
1
Certification

Summary

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.

Key Projects

  • Shetland HVDC Link (UK)
  • RP800 ±800 kV (India)
  • 723 CS Replacement (USA)

Technical Assistant

5 Years 6 Months
Delphi-TVS Diesel System limited | Chennai, TN | 06.2011 - 12.2016
  • Designed precision machining fixtures and SPM layouts, ensuring manufacturability and performance
  • Generated detailed component drawings and BOMs for manufacturing
  • Led installation and commissioning of fixtures, ensuring successful implementation
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to monitor project progress and milestones
  • Delivered cost-saving design solutions through innovative fixture design

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical

Madras Institute of Technology | 01.2018
GPA: 7.38

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Central Polytechnic College | 01.2011
GPA: 8.1

Skills

HVDC Converter Station Design (VSC & LCC)
Substation Layout & Plant Engineering
Multidisciplinary Coordination (Electrical / Mechanical / Civil)
Auxiliary Systems & Equipment Integration
Engineering Cost Estimation & Tender Support
Risk & Opportunity Assessment
Project Planning & Technical Leadership
Contract Review & Specification Analysis
Installation & Commissioning Support
Stakeholder & Customer Collaboration
CAD Tools: NX
Creo
AutoCAD
PLM/PDM: Teamcenter
Engineering Change Tools: BIM360
Procore
ACC
ECM
Engineering & Design: NX
Creo
AutoCAD
Project & Document Systems: BIM360
ECM
NextECM
Extended ECM
Procore
Autodesk Construction Cloud

Certification

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Timeline

Senior Project Engineer - HVDC Plant Design
Hitachi Energy
01.2017 - Current
Technical Assistant
Delphi-TVS Diesel System limited
06.2011 - 12.2016
Madras Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering from Mechanical
Central Polytechnic College
Diploma from Mechanical Engineering
Huzair FM