Design Lead - Substation (Civil & Structural) (Chennai)

Design Lead - Substation (Civil & Structural) (Chennai)

07 Oct
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Larsen u0026 Toubro
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Chennai

07 Oct

Larsen u0026 Toubro

Chennai

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.
- Robust 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.

📌 Design Lead - Substation (Civil & Structural) (Chennai)
🏢 Larsen u0026 Toubro
📍 Chennai

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