Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Head Civil Design to lead the Civil & Structural Engineering function for GIS Substation EPC projects.

The incumbent will be responsible for complete civil and structural engineering activities from tender engineering, basic engineering and detailed design through IFC/AFC drawings, construction support and project close-out.

The role requires robust experience in HV/EHV GIS substations, preferably 220 kV, 400 kV and 765 kV, along with proven expertise in civil-electrical interfaces, client/consultant coordination, engineering team management and EPC project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Civil & Structural Design Leadership

- Lead the Civil & Structural Design team for GIS substations and associated transmission projects.
- Establish design basis, engineering philosophy, design criteria and applicable codes/standards.
- Review and approve civil/structural calculations, drawings, specifications, BOQs and engineering deliverables.
- Ensure timely release of IFC/AFC drawings in line with project schedules.
- Plan engineering manpower, resources, priorities and deliverables.
- Ensure design quality, constructability and compliance with project requirements.

GIS Substation Civil Design

Lead/review civil and structural design for:

- GIS buildings / GIS halls
- Control room / relay buildings
- Transformer and reactor foundations
- GIS equipment foundations
- Equipment support structures
- Cable trenches and cable vaults
- Oil collection and oil drainage systems
- Fire-water and utility systems
- Roads and pavements
- Storm-water drainage
- Site grading and development
- Boundary walls and fencing
- Gantry and equipment foundations

Ensure consideration of equipment loads, seismic loads, wind loads, vibration, equipment clearances, transportation requirements, maintenance access and crane requirements.

EPC & Interdisciplinary Coordination





- Coordinate civil design with GIS, electrical, protection & control, mechanical, HVAC, fire protection, earthing and MEP teams.
- Manage civil-electrical interface requirements related to:

- GIS equipment layouts
- Cable entry and routing
- Embedded plates
- Anchor bolts
- Equipment foundations
- Building openings
- Floor loading
- Equipment access
- Crane and maintenance requirements

- Identify and resolve interdisciplinary design issues before IFC release.

Client & Consultant Coordination

- Act as the primary Civil Engineering interface with clients, consultants, utilities and statutory authorities.
- Lead technical discussions, design review meetings and engineering coordination meetings.
- Review and respond to client/consultant comments.
- Obtain approvals for civil design documents and drawings.
- Manage technical deviations, design clarifications and engineering changes.

Construction & Site Support

- Provide technical support to construction teams during project execution.
- Resolve site technical queries, RFIs and design-related issues.
- Review proposed site modifications and design changes.
- Participate in site visits, constructability reviews and technical inspections.
- Ensure designs are practical, economical and construction-friendly.
- Minimize design-related rework and construction delays.

Tender & Proposal Engineering

- Support tendering and proposal activities for GIS substation EPC projects.
- Review tender documents, technical specifications,



site information and geotechnical reports.
- Develop preliminary civil layouts and quantities.
- Prepare/review civil BOQs, estimates, assumptions, exclusions and engineering deliverable lists.
- Identify technical risks, deviations and opportunities for value engineering.

Design Quality & Compliance

- Ensure compliance with applicable IS/IEC standards, NBC, IEEE requirements, client/utility specifications, ACI/Eurocodes, wherever applicable.
- Establish design checking and approval procedures.
- Conduct design reviews, constructability reviews and value-engineering studies.
- Ensure consistency, accuracy and quality of engineering deliverables.

Team Management

- Lead and mentor Civil, Structural and CAD/BIM engineering teams.
- Allocate engineering work and monitor productivity.
- Conduct technical reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Develop engineering standards, templates, calculation methodologies and design practices.
- Coordinate with external engineering/design consultants wherever required.

Required Technical Experience

Candidates should have strong experience in:

- GIS Substation Engineering
- HV/EHV Substations preferably 220 kV / 400 kV / 765 kV
- Substation EPC Engineering
- Tender / Basic / Detailed / IFC Engineering
- GIS Building and Equipment Interface
- Transformer & Reactor Foundations
- GIS Equipment Foundations
- RCC & Structural Steel Design
- Control / Relay Buildings
- Cable Trenches & Utility Systems
- Site Grading & Storm-Water Drainage
- Roads & Pavements
- Geotechnical / Foundation Engineering
- Civil-Electrical Interface Management
- Client / Consultant Design Approvals
- Construction Engineering & Site Support

Software Skills

- AutoCAD Mandatory
- STAAD.Pro / ETABS Mandatory
- MS Office Mandatory
- Revit / BIM – Preferred

📌 Head -Civil Design - GIS Substation EPC (Hyderabad)
🏢 Toshiba Transmission & Distribution Systems
📍 Hyderabad