Design Lead Checker-Civil (Substation/Renewable)

Assystem; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSYSTEM in India seeks a Design Lead Checker - Civil & Structural for Substation and Renewable projects. You will ensure the quality, accuracy and compliance of civil drawings, calculations, and deliverables, while meeting project schedules and client standards.

The role requires 8–10 years in civil/structural design for Substation/Renewables, with strong coordination across disciplines and guidance to engineers and draftspersons.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech. in Civil Engineering with 8–10 years in civil/structural review for Substation/Renewables.
• Experience as owner’s engineer for review of Substation and Renewable Energy deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Review and check civil & structural drawings, calculations, BOQs, and deliverables for technical correctness and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to client specifications, codes, standards and company procedures.
• Verify deliverables related to buildings, foundations, equipment structures, gantries, roads, drainage, and cable trenches.
• Coordinate with Electrical, Mechanical and other disciplines for clash-free designs.
• Close internal/client comments prior to submission.
• Support engineers and drafts in resolving technical issues and improving deliverables.

Skills

Civil engineering expertise

Quality assurance

Inter-disciplinary coordination

Client communication

Education

B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech. in Civil Engineering

Tools

ETABS

TEKLA

SAP

Job description

Design Lead Checker-Civil (Substation/Renewable)

• Full-time
• Type of contract ASSYSTEM: Permanent
• ASSYSTEM Sector: Renewable Energies

Assystemprovides engineering, project management and digital services to optimise the performance and safety of critical infrastructure throughout its lifecycle.

The company first came to India having acquired Stup Consultants Pvt Ltd in 2021 and L&TIEL in 2024. The company combines its globally recognised expertise in complex project management, with deep-rooted local experience cross full spectrum of infrastructure – from energy, transportation and urban development to water. Today, Assystem has a strong community of 1,500+ multidiscipline engineering experts connected across 8 offices in India.

The Assystem Group is one of the world’s leading independent nuclear engineering companies, ranked among the top three globally, with 60 years of experience in complex and highly regulated environments. With 8,000 experts across 13 countries, Assystem supports the development of low-carbon energy.
For company profile, please visit the website :- www.assystemstup.com

Job Role:Design Lead Checker -Substation/Renewables (Civil & Structural)

Reports to:Project Engineering Manager (Civil & Structural)

Reportee: (Job Role):Design Engineer, Draughtsperson

Minimum Qualification Experience:B.E. / B. Tech. / M. Tech. in Civil

Engineering: 8- 10 years (Experience in Civil & structural design aspects in Substation / Renewable Projects)

Objective:

As the Lead Checker - Civil & Structural, the incumbent shall be responsible for ensuring the quality, accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all civil & structural drawings, calculations, and engineering deliverables before submission to the client. The role requires adherence to project schedules, allocated man-hours, applicable codes, standards, and client specifications while minimizing engineering errors and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs. The Lead Checker shall also support engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle and provide technical guidance to engineers and draftspersons.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and check civil & structural drawings, calculations, BOQs, and deliverables for technical correctness, quality, and compliance with project requirements.
• Ensure adherence to client specifications, applicable codes, standards, and company quality procedures.
• Verify deliverables related to buildings, foundations, equipment structures, gantries, roads, drainage systems, and cable trenches.
• Perform inter-disciplinary checks and coordinate with Electrical, Mechanical, and other disciplines to ensure consistency and clash-free designs.
• Review and close internal/client comments prior to submission.
• Support engineers and draftspersons in resolving technical issues and improving deliverable quality.
• Provide technical clarifications to project, site execution, supply chain, and client teams as required.
• Ensure timely completion and submission of checked deliverables with minimum errors and revisions.
• Support pre-bid, detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and warranty-phase activities from a quality assurance perspective.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech.) or Master's degree (M.Tech.) in Civil Engineering
• 8–10 years of experience in civil and structural as owners engineer for review of Substation and Renewable Energy deliverables.

Technical Expertise

• Comprehensive knowledge of RCC and steel structures
• Proficiency in outdoor gantry and equipment structures design
• Detailed understanding of substation equipment, layouts, and transmission line foundations
• Knowledge of site grading, drainage systems, roads, and cable trenches
• Expertise in transformer foundations and electrical equipment specifications
• Thorough understanding of civil and structural drawings, general arrangement (GA) drawings, and equipment layouts

Software Proficiency

• Competent: ETABS, TEKLA
• Working knowledge: SAP
• Design review and validation of complex structural systems
• Project scheduling and resource management
• Quality assurance and cost control
• Vendor technical evaluation and pre-award assessment
• Multi-disciplinary coordination and stakeholder management
• Technical documentation and client communication
• Site execution support and commissioning assistance

Behavioural Attributes

• Customer-centric approach with focus on anticipating client needs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to challenge conventional approaches and drive innovative solutions
• Effective collaboration and influence across internal and external stakeholders
• Commitment to standardization and process optimization
• Proactive market insight and opportunity recognition
• Willingness to take calculated risks in pursuit of sustainable partnerships

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.