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# Design Lead - Substation (Civil & Structural)

India>Tamil Nadu>Chennai Head Qrs. Manager or lead Design 

Listed on Larsen & Toubro’s official careers site. Posted October 5, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## 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)

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 5, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 19, 2026
- Listed for: 14 days
- Location: India>Tamil Nadu>Chennai Head Qrs.[Apply on Larsen & Toubro’s careers site →](https://larsentoubrocareers.peoplestrong.com/job/detail/LNT_DL-S-_1879585)

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