Design Manager

TRS Staffing Solutions; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking a Design Manager in Chennai, India, with extensive knowledge of MEP design for Metro Rail systems. The role involves complete design delivery, including coordination with internal and external teams to ensure timely project completion.

The ideal candidate should have a B.E/B. Tech in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, at least 8 years of QA/QC experience in infrastructure projects, and mandatory experience in Metro/Rail projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in QA/QC for infrastructure projects.
• Mandatory experience in Metro/Rail projects.
• Minimum of 15 years total work experience with at least 8 years in Metro/Railway E&M Design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and coordination of Electrical & Mechanical layouts.
• Review contractor MEP design submissions and drawings.
• Manage and guide a team of engineers and draftsmen.
• Prepare Design Basis Reports and Bills of Quantities.
• Handle vendor evaluation and technical clarifications.
• Coordinate with clients on design issues and compliance.
• Validate critical engineering calculations.

Skills

MEP design

Project management

QA/QC experience

Metro/Rail Projects

Education

B.E/B. Tech in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Title

Design Manager

Location

Chennai

Qualification

B.E/B. Tech in electrical or mechanical engineering

Experience

8+ years

Employment Type

Permanent

Client Overview

The client is a leading infrastructure organization in India, specializing in end‑to‑end turnkey Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) solutions. With a strong legacy under the Jakson Group, the client has delivered high‑impact projects across Power Transmission, Power Distribution, Metro Electrification, Water Infrastructure, and Civil Infrastructure. Known for engineering excellence and a commitment to nation‑building, the client executes complex infrastructure developments for government, private, and international clients. Their marquee work includes projects under Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL), the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), and major Metro Electrification projects in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai.

Job Description

B.E./B. Tech in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with extensive knowledge of MEP design for Metro Rail systems. Shall be capable of independently handling detailed MEP design activities in accordance with applicable specifications and standards.

Role Overview

The role is responsible for complete design delivery, including preparation, coordination, review, and submission of MEP designs. This includes coordination with internal teams, external agencies, interface contractors, and clients throughout project completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, coordination, and approval of Electrical & Mechanical layouts, calculations, design drawings, and technical documents.
• Review, verify, and approve contractor MEP design submissions and drawings.
• Manage and guide a team of engineers, draftsmen, and BIM modelers to ensure coordinated and timely design delivery.
• Prepare Design Basis Reports (DBRs), Bills of Quantities (BOQs), variation statements, and other design deliverables.
• Handle vendor evaluation, material approvals, and technical clarification processes.
• Coordinate with clients on design issues, deliverables, approvals, and statutory compliance.
• Review and verify contractor submissions related to design, materials, and site execution plans prior to client submission.
• Prepare and review Electrical, Firefighting, HVAC, BMS, and Plumbing system design drawings.
• Assess compliance of designs with IS, IEC, BS EN, NFPA, NBC and relevant local authority regulations.
• Validate critical engineering calculations including load calculations, voltage drop, breaker sizing, earthing, power factor, harmonics, and system pressure losses.
• Coordinate BOQ preparation, vendor finalization, SCM activities, and internal stakeholder interfaces.
• Support site coordination and resolve design‑related site issues.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of QA/QC experience in infrastructure projects.
• Mandatory experience in Metro / Rail Projects.
• B.E/B. Tech In Electrical/Mechanical Engineering with minimum 15 years of total work experience with minimum 8 years in Metro/Railway E&M Design.