Design Engineer Civil - Substation /PV/BESS

Larsen & Toubro; Chennai District; On-site; INR 750,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro is seeking a Design Engineer - Civil to execute the analysis and design of civil and structural works for AIS Substation projects (132kV to 500kV). You will coordinate with Electrical, Instrumentation and Mechanical teams to deliver compliant design packages and ensure timely delivery.

The role requires hands‑on experience in STAAD/ETABS, knowledge of local and international standards, and the ability to review vendor drawings while supporting site activities and pre-bid

Qualifications

• B. Tech. in Civil / M. Tech. in Structural Engineering / Geotech Engineering / Environmental Engineering
• 5+ years, preferably experience in Substation Switch Yard & Power Transmission industry, PV & BESS Plant.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of design documents.
• Review of Detailed Engineering Drawings from Steel Manufacture & pre-cast manufacture
• Submission of Structural drawings & design document to client for seeking approval
• Preparation of EDDR & VDDR.
• Coordination with Site Team and Client to meet design and drawings requirements
• Preparing & checking BOQ and material with respect to previous projects
• Preparation of Design Basis Report for seeking approval from client regarding SOW.
• Interaction with Client for Drawing Approval and Clarification
• Interaction with Site for Clarification on drawing
• Optimize structural quantities while meeting client requirements
• Communication with interdisciplinary teams for civil inputs
• Preparing mark up for drafting
• Checking drawings submitted by Draughtsperson
• Preparation of pre-bid queries, technical queries with client, resolving issues with Client & Sub-Contractor
• Study of clarifications & amendments, Soil investigation reports, Tender drawings

Skills

Civil & Structural design

Site coordination

Drawing review

Vendor document review

Education

B.Tech in Civil

M.Tech in Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD

ETABS

CONCISE BEAM

LIRA SAPR

AutoCAD

REVIT

TEKLA

Job description

The Design Engineer Civil - should be capable of understanding Local Authority , Ministry of Construction & Client requirement and carry out the complete Analysis & design of Civil & Structural works for a AIS Substation project (132kV to 500kV). He should be also well versed in doing design alteration and required changes as per site and manufacture requirement. The Design Engineer prepares the design documents and reviews the drawings for a project or a set of smaller projects including co-ordination with other disciplines viz., Electrical, Instrumentation and Mechanical. Design Engineers shall work with a team of Draughtsperson to manage the Engineering activities within budget, deliver on time and maintaining a high quality of engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of design documents.
• Review of Detailed Engineering Drawings from Steel Manufacture & pre-cast manufacture
• Submission of Structural drawings & design document and to client for seeking approval
• Preparation of EDDR &VDDR.
• Coordination with Site Team and Client to meet the requirements of design and drawings
• Preparing & checking BOQ and material with respect to previous projects
• Preparation of Design Basis Report for seeking approval from client regarding SOW.
• Interaction with Client for Drawing Approval and Clarification
• Interaction with Site for Clarification on drawing
• Optimize the structural quantities limiting the quantity with bidding quantity & at the same time meet the client requirement.
• Communication with interdisciplinary for getting civil inputs.
• Preparing mark up for drafting.
• Checking of drawings submitted by Draughtsperson.
• Preparation of pre-bid queries, Rising technical Query with client , Solving issue with Client & Sub -Contractor with design.
• Study of clarifications & amendments, Soil investigation report (SIR), Tender drawings.

Software Skills Required

• Day to day Analysis & design: STAAD, ETABS CONCISE BEAM ,LIRA SAPR..
• Drawing: AUTOCAD & REVIT (not mandatory for working)
• Structural Detailing: TEKLA
• Proficient in MS Office

Technical Expertise

• The Design Engineer shall be capable of performing the analysis & design, drawings of structural & civil elements covering the following with local design (KMK, GOST SHNK) & international standards.
• Site Grading & Embankment Design
• Tower & Girder Design along with Foundation
• Outdoor equipment Supporting Structure Design & Foundations,
• Substation Control room buildings,
• FFPH & Water tank Design
• Transformer foundations & firewall,
• Guard house,
• Warehouse & O&M Buildings
• Roads and drainage,
• Miscellaneous works like Cable trench, Boundary wall etc related to the substations and cabling works.
• Design Engineer - Civil shall be able to review Vendor engineering documents with respect to Civil & Structural design.
• Able to review of fabrication / detailed drawings for steel supporting structures.
• The Engineer should be proficient in Steel structures, RCC structures & Geotech aspects. Knowledge of Site conditions, Topographic Conditions, environmental conditions for design calculations.

Qualification & Experience

• B. Tech. in Civil / M. Tech. in Structural Engineering / Geotech Engineering / Environmental Engineering
• 5+ years, (Preferable Experience in Substation Switch Yard & Power Transmission industry, PV & BESS Plant.