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Design Lead - Substation (Civil & Structural)

Larsentoubro · larsentoubro.com
ChennaiLead / Manager15+ yrs
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Substation civil and structural design lead.

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29 d ago · posted 2026-10-05
Location
Chennai Head Qrs.

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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.

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