Design Engineer- Civil

Sterlite Electric; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterlite Electric invites a Substation Design Engineer (Civil) to join our team in Gurugram, Haryana. You will lead civil and structural design for EHV power projects, ensuring compliance with IS/IEC standards and client specifications throughout concept to commissioning.

The role demands 7–10 years of EPC infrastructure experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, STAAD Pro, ETABS, SAFE, and Revit, and strong coordination with multi-discipline teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering mandatory.
• Master's Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering preferred.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in civil and structural design of EPC infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Civil Design & Engineering.
• Prepare civil and structural designs for Power Cable, Transmission, Distribution, and Substation projects.
• Design foundations, control/GIS buildings, cable trenches, RCC ducts, culverts, drainage systems, roads, boundary walls, and steel support structures.
• Develop underground cable route infrastructure including joint bays, HDD/thrust boring crossings, and utility crossings.
• Perform RCC and steel structural analysis, foundation design, earthwork calculations, and grading plans.
• Ensure compliance with IS Codes, BIS, IEC, CEA guidelines, utility standards, and client specifications.
• Prepare and review GA drawings, civil layouts, foundation and structural drawings, reinforcement details, trench layouts, road/drainage drawings, and as-built drawings.
• Develop technical specifications, BOQs, MTOs, engineering calculations, and design reports.
• Maintain document control and engineering records.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, construction, survey, and geotechnical teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Participate in design reviews, resolve engineering clashes, and ensure compatibility with equipment layouts and cable routing.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, vendors, and contractors for technical discussions, approvals, and bid evaluations.
• Provide engineering support during construction, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Review site conditions, resolve design-related issues, approve field modifications, and conduct site inspections.
• Conduct design reviews and technical verifications to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
• Support audits, quality plans, constructability reviews, value engineering, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Deliver engineering outputs within project schedules.
• Monitor design progress, identify potential delays, and support cost optimization and constructability improvements.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

STAAD Pro

ETABS

SAFE

Revit

MS Excel & Calc Tools

BOQ & Quantity Estimation

Structural Analysis & Design

Foundation Design

Geotechnical Interpretation

Knowledge of IS Codes & Standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master's Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering

Job description

Position Title

Substation Design Engineer (Civil)

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the design, development, review, and delivery of civil and structural engineering works for EHV Power Cable Systems, Transmission Substations, GIS/AIS Substations, and associated infrastructure projects. The role will ensure that all civil engineering deliverables comply with project specifications, applicable codes and standards, client requirements, safety requirements, and project schedules. The incumbent will work closely with Electrical Design, Project Management, Procurement, Construction, and Site Teams to support successful execution of EPC projects from concept design through commissioning and project close-out.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

2. Engineering Deliverables

3. Design & Stakeholder Coordination

4. Site Engineering Support

5. Quality, Compliance & Risk Management

6. Project Planning

• Civil Design & Engineering
• Prepare civil and structural designs for Power Cable, Transmission, Distribution, and Substation projects.
• Design foundations, control/GIS buildings, cable trenches, RCC ducts, culverts, drainage systems, roads, boundary walls, and steel support structures.
• Develop underground cable route infrastructure including joint bays, HDD/thrust boring crossings, and utility crossings.
• Perform RCC and steel structural analysis, foundation design, earthwork calculations, and grading plans.
• Ensure compliance with IS Codes, BIS, IEC, CEA guidelines, utility standards, and client specifications.
• Prepare and review GA drawings, civil layouts, foundation and structural drawings, reinforcement details, trench layouts, road/drainage drawings, and as-built drawings.
• Develop technical specifications, BOQs, MTOs, engineering calculations, and design reports.
• Maintain document control and engineering records.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, construction, survey, and geotechnical teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Participate in design reviews, resolve engineering clashes, and ensure compatibility with equipment layouts and cable routing.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, vendors, and contractors for technical discussions, approvals, and bid evaluations.
• Provide engineering support during construction, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Review site conditions, resolve design-related issues, approve field modifications, and conduct site inspections.
• Conduct design reviews and technical verifications to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
• Support audits, quality plans, constructability reviews, value engineering, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Deliver engineering outputs within project schedules.
• Monitor design progress, identify potential delays, and support cost optimization and constructability improvements.

Critical Success Factors - Essential

Technical Skills

• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• STAAD Pro
• ETABS
• SAFE
• Revit
• MS Excel and Engineering Calculation Tools
• BOQ and Quantity Estimation
• Structural Analysis & Design
• Foundation Design
• Geotechnical Interpretation
• Knowledge of IS Codes and Standards

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (Mandatory).
• Master's Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering (Preferred)

Experience

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in civil and structural design of EPC infrastructure projects.

Competencies

• Behavioural - Impact and Influence
• Behavioural - Information Seeking
• Behavioural - Initiative
• Behavioural - Innovative Thinking
• Functional - Financial
• Functional - Operational
• Functional - People
• Functional - Strategic

About Us

Sterlite Electric Limited (SEL) is a leading integrated power transmission developer and solutions provider globally, focused on addressing complex challenges in the sector by tackling the key constraints of time, space and capital. We believe that electricity access transforms societies and delivers long-lasting social impact. Sterlite is uniquely positioned to solve the toughest challenges of clean energy delivery. SEL is expanding horizons in the Power Transmission industry by developing an efficient, reliable and resilient transmission ecosystem. Our work impacts communities and businesses by enabling access to reliable, high-quality electricity. With power utilities facing increased pressure due to a rapidly growing population, increased demand and ageing infrastructure, there is an urgent need for augmentation and upgrades. We help power utilities to tackle their network congestion challenges, by providing solutions that upgrade and uprate corridor intensity. Our strategic solutions through system design, application engineering, complete engineering procurement and construction as well as project management, commissioning and lifecycle services, ensure improved performance in the short and long-term.