Design Lead - Substation (Civil & Structural)

Job description

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and execute Civil & Structural Design Engineering activities for Substation, Transmission, and Industrial Infrastructure Projects, ensuring compliance with project specifications, applicable standards, and engineering best practices.
• Perform and review the analysis and design of civil and structural components, delivering technically sound, safe, and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Coordinate effectively with site teams, clients, consultants, vendors, and inter-disciplinary engineering teams to ensure seamless project execution and timely completion of deliverables.
• Prepare, review, and approve design calculations, Design Basis Reports (DBRs), Bills of Quantities (BOQs), engineering specifications, and technical documentation in line with project requirements.
• Lead the design and review of RCC structures, steel structures, equipment foundations, gantry structures, site grading, drainage systems, and associated civil works related to substations and transmission projects.
• Review vendor drawings, material submittals, and technical proposals, ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and constructability requirements.
• Support pre-bid engineering activities by addressing technical queries, developing conceptual designs, validating quantities, and providing engineering inputs for proposals and tenders.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers and designers, ensuring quality outputs, improved productivity, and adherence to project schedules.
• Offer technical clarifications to site execution teams, resolve design-related challenges during construction, and support client approvals and engineering decisions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor engineering progress, identify risks or bottlenecks, and implement corrective measures to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with relevant national and international design codes, client specifications, and organizational quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement by promoting engineering best practices, knowledge sharing, and standardization within the team.

QUALIFICATION

• B.Tech in Civil Engineering
• M.Tech in Structural Engineering / Geotechnical Engineering / Environmental Engineering will be preferred. MINIMUM YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE

AND INDUSTRY PREFERENCE:

• 10–15 years of experience in Civil & Structural Design Engineering, preferably within Substation, Transmission, or Industrial Infrastructure Projects.
• Proven expertise in the design and review of RCC structures, steel structures, foundations, gantries, grading, and drainage systems.
• Strong experience in managing engineering deliverables, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting project execution activities.
• Hands-on involvement in vendor drawing reviews, pre-bid engineering, BOQ preparation, and technical evaluation processes. Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams, mentor junior professionals, and deliver high-quality engineering outputs within project timelines.
• Exposure to domestic and international power infrastructure projects will be an added advantage.

SOFTWARE SKILLS

• Proficiency in STAAD, ETABS, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
• Working knowledge of Revit and Tekla will be considered an added advantage.

MUST

• SUBSTATION DESIGN EXPERIENCE.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Technology (BTech)