Civil Engineer For Substation Project Work

ABG Elec Consultants; Gadag; On-site; INR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ABG Elec Consultants is seeking a skilled civil engineer to oversee on-site civil works for electrical substation projects in India. You will manage excavation, foundations, gantry structures, and concrete works, ensuring alignment with design and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of direct substation experience, strong leadership, and proficiency in AutoCAD and structural design concepts.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience: 3–5+ years in civil engineering with direct substation exposure.
• Technical knowledge: heavy equipment foundations, concrete curing, steel erection, trenching for cabling.
• Software: AutoCAD, STAAD.Pro; Primavera/MS Project desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site civil engineering activities for substation foundations.
• Manage construction of substation civil infrastructure.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, geologists, and designers.
• Ensure compliance with safety, codes, and environmental regulations.
• Review drawings and reports to resolve constructability issues.

Skills

Leadership

On-site problem solving

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

STAAD.Pro

Primavera

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Project Execution: Oversee all civil engineering activities on-site, including excavation, grading, drainage, and concrete works for substation foundations.
• Structural Oversight: Manage the construction of critical substation civil infrastructure, including transformer foundations (oil containment pits), gantry towers, equipment support structures, and control room buildings.
• Vendor & Subcontractor Management: Coordinate with civil subcontractors, geologists, and structural designers to ensure alignment with project blueprints and timelines.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all civil works strictly comply with utility standards, electrical safety clearances, local building codes, and environmental regulations.
• Technical Review: Review engineering drawings, geotechnical reports, and structural calculations to identify and resolve constructability issues early.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience: 3 to 5+ years of civil engineering experience, with a strict requirement for direct experience in electrical substation projects (AIS/GIS systems, transmission line tie-ins).
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of heavy equipment foundation design, concrete curing specifications, structural steel erection, and underground trenching/concreting for cabling.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with AutoCAD, STAAD. Pro, or project management tools (Primavera/MS Project) is highly desirable.
• Attributes: Strong leadership skills, excellent problem-solving abilities on-site, and a uncompromising commitment to safety protocols.