Head -Civil Design - GIS Substation EPC

Toshiba Transmission & Distribution Systems

Hyderabad

On-site

INR 2,600,000 - 4,200,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Toshiba Transmission & Distribution Systems in Hyderabad seeks an experienced Head Civil Design to lead the Civil & Structural Engineering for GIS Substation EPC projects. You will oversee tender through IFC/AFC drawings, and coordinate with multi-discipline teams.

The role focuses on GIS substations (220/400/765 kV), interface management, site support and project execution, with emphasis on IS/IEC, NBC, IEEE and BIM tools as applicable.

Qualifications

Experience in GIS Substation Engineering.
Strong knowledge of IS/IEC standards, NBC and IEEE requirements.
Civil–electrical interface management and client/consultant coordination.

Responsibilities

Lead the Civil & Structural Design team for GIS substations and associated transmission projects.
Review and approve civil/structural calculations, drawings, specifications, BOQs and deliverables.
Ensure timely release of IFC/AFC drawings in line with project schedules.
Plan manpower, resources, priorities and deliverables.

Skills

Civil design leadership

Project management

Team management

Interdisciplinary coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

STAAD.Pro

ETABS

MS Office

Revit

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Head Civil Design to lead the Civil & Structural Engineering function for GIS Substation EPC projects.

The incumbent will be responsible for complete civil and structural engineering activities from tender engineering, basic engineering and detailed design through IFC/AFC drawings, construction support and project close-out.

The role requires strong experience in HV/EHV GIS substations, preferably 220 kV, 400 kV and 765 kV, along with proven expertise in civil-electrical interfaces, client/consultant coordination, engineering team management and EPC project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Civil & Structural Design Leadership

Lead the Civil & Structural Design team for GIS substations and associated transmission projects.
Establish design basis, engineering philosophy, design criteria and applicable codes/standards.
Review and approve civil/structural calculations, drawings, specifications, BOQs and engineering deliverables.
Ensure timely release of IFC/AFC drawings in line with project schedules.
Plan engineering manpower, resources, priorities and deliverables.
Ensure design quality, constructability and compliance with project requirements.

GIS Substation Civil Design

Lead/review civil and structural design for:

GIS buildings / GIS halls
Control room / relay buildings
Transformer and reactor foundations
GIS equipment foundations
Equipment support structures
Cable trenches and cable vaults
Oil collection and oil drainage systems
Fire-water and utility systems
Roads and pavements
Storm-water drainage
Site grading and development
Boundary walls and fencing
Gantry and equipment foundations

Ensure consideration of equipment loads, seismic loads, wind loads, vibration, equipment clearances, transportation requirements, maintenance access and crane requirements.

EPC & Interdisciplinary Coordination

Coordinate civil design with GIS, electrical, protection & control, mechanical, HVAC, fire protection, earthing and MEP teams.
Manage civil-electrical interface requirements related to:
- GIS equipment layouts
- Cable entry and routing
- Embedded plates
- Anchor bolts
- Equipment foundations
- Building openings
- Floor loading
- Equipment access
- Crane and maintenance requirements
Identify and resolve interdisciplinary design issues before IFC release.

Client & Consultant Coordination

Act as the primary Civil Engineering interface with clients, consultants, utilities and statutory authorities.
Lead technical discussions, design review meetings and engineering coordination meetings.
Review and respond to client/consultant comments.
Obtain approvals for civil design documents and drawings.
Manage technical deviations, design clarifications and engineering changes.

Construction & Site Support

Provide technical support to construction teams during project execution.
Resolve site technical queries, RFIs and design-related issues.
Review proposed site modifications and design changes.
Participate in site visits, constructability reviews and technical inspections.
Ensure designs are practical, economical and construction-friendly.
Minimize design-related rework and construction delays.

Tender & Proposal Engineering

Support tendering and proposal activities for GIS substation EPC projects.
Review tender documents, technical specifications, site information and geotechnical reports.
Develop preliminary civil layouts and quantities.
Prepare/review civil BOQs, estimates, assumptions, exclusions and engineering deliverable lists.
Identify technical risks, deviations and opportunities for value engineering.

Design Quality & Compliance

Ensure compliance with applicable IS/IEC standards, NBC, IEEE requirements, client/utility specifications, ACI/Eurocodes, wherever applicable.
Establish design checking and approval procedures.
Conduct design reviews, constructability reviews and value-engineering studies.
Ensure consistency, accuracy and quality of engineering deliverables.

Team Management

Lead and mentor Civil, Structural and CAD/BIM engineering teams.
Allocate engineering work and monitor productivity.
Conduct technical reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.
Develop engineering standards, templates, calculation methodologies and design practices.
Coordinate with external engineering/design consultants wherever required.

Required Technical Experience

Candidates should have strong experience in: