Civil Design Lead | Chennai, India

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi ABB Power Grids invites a seasoned Civil Design Lead to steer civil engineering design for energy infrastructure projects. You will lead a team of designers, guide conceptual and detailed work, and ensure compliance with IS and international standards while delivering on time and within budget.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in civil design, hands-on CAD proficiency (AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D) and a PE-like certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited institution; master's preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive civil engineering design experience; 3+ years in a lead role.
• Experience in foundations, earthworks, drainage, roads for energy projects.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D and structural analysis tools.
• Knowledge of Indian and international codes; PE license desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of civil design engineers and CAD technicians.
• Oversee conceptual and detailed civil design for substations and energy infra.
• Develop and review drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Ensure designs comply with codes and company policies.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, structural, and environmental teams.
• Participate in planning, scheduling, cost estimation and resource allocation.
• Conduct design reviews and quality control of deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate design risks and challenges.
• Present solutions and updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Civil design

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master's degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

STAAD.Pro

SAP2000

Job description

The opportunity:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Civil Design Lead to oversee and guide civil engineering design activities for various energy infrastructure projects. This role involves leading a team of civil designers, ensuring technical excellence, project delivery within scope and budget, and adherence to all relevant standards and regulations.

How you'll make an impact:

• Lead and manage a team of civil design engineers and CAD technicians, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Oversee the conceptual design, detailed design, and engineering calculations for civil works related to substations, power plants, transmission lines, and other energy infrastructure projects.
• Develop and review civil engineering drawings, specifications, reports, and other project documentation.
• Ensure all designs comply with national and international codes, standards (e.g., IS, ACI, ASCE), and company policies.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams including electrical, mechanical, structural, and environmental engineers.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, cost estimation, and resource allocation.
• Conduct technical reviews and quality control checks of design deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate potential design risks and challenges.
• Present design solutions and project updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited institution. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in civil engineering design, with at least 3 years in a lead or supervisory role, preferably within the energy sector.
• Proven expertise in the design of foundations, earthworks, drainage systems, roads, and other civil infrastructure for industrial or power projects.
• Strong understanding of relevant engineering software, including AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, and structural analysis tools (e.g., STAAD.Pro, SAP2000).
• Thorough knowledge of Indian and international civil engineering codes and standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification is highly desirable.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.