Design Lead - Substation (Civil & Structural)

Larsen & Toubro; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro is seeking a Design Engineer for civil & structural works in Chennai. The role involves analysis, design, and preparation of engineering documents, focusing on GIS substations and related structures.

The candidate should be proficient in structural designs, review engineering documents, and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams for effective project execution.

Strong knowledge of design codes and site conditions is essential for succeeding in this position.

Qualifications

• The Design Engineer shall be capable of performing analysis & design for civil elements.
• Knowledge of switchyard structures and foundations is required.
• Should be familiar with domestic & international design codes.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of design documents.
• Review of detailed engineering drawings.
• Coordinate with Site Team and Client for design requirements.

Skills

Analysis of structural & civil elements

Reviewing engineering documents

Knowledge of design codes

Proficient in steel and RCC structures

Familiarity with Environmental conditions

Job description

Overview

Objective / Purpose The Person shall carry out Substation Analysis & design of Civil & Structural works for the PT&D IC. The person shall carry out civil related works for Substation. Responsible to cater to needs of all SS teams of International (UAE). The Design lead 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 lead Engineer with shall work with a team of engineers and draughts person 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.
• Submission of Structural drawings & design document and to client for seeking approval.
• Preparation of Document Control Index (DCI).
• 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 Draughts person.
• Preparation of pre-bid queries; study of clarifications & amendments, Soil investigation report (SIR), Tender drawings.

Technical Expertise / Qualifications

• The Design Engineer shall be capable of performing the analysis & design, drawings of structural & civil elements covering GIS substation / control room buildings, transformer foundations, outdoor equipment foundations, guard house, staff quarters, grading, roads and drainage, outdoor steel structures and miscellaneous works related to the substations and cabling works.
• Design Engineer - Civil shall be able to review Vendor engineering documents with respect to Civil & Structural design.
• Knowledge of switchyard gantry towers, equipment supporting structures & foundations.
• Also, able to review fabrication / detailed drawings for steel supporting structures.
• Should be familiar with design codes - domestic & international standards.
• The Engineer should be proficient in Steel structures, RCC structures & Geotech aspects.
• Knowledge of Site conditions, Topographic Conditions, environmental conditions for design calculations.