Lead Civil and Structural Design Engineer

SATCON; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,116,000 - 1,674,000; Full time

Job summary

SATCON is seeking an experienced Lead Civil and Structural Design Engineer in Kolkata for on-site work on AIS/GIS substations and overhead line projects. You will oversee detailed civil/structural design, calculations, drawings, and documentation, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and clients.

The role requires 10+ years in heavy industrial projects, proficiency in STAAD.Pro, RCDC, AutoCAD, and strong English writing skills. Preference given to Lady Engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in heavy industrial design and engineering.
• Experience with high voltage substations (AIS/GIS) and related civil/structural works.
• Proficiency in STAAD.Pro, RCDC, AutoCAD and general computing skills.
• Familiarity with international and Indian design codes and standards.
• Strong technical writing and English documentation skills are mandatory.
• Lady Engineers with the stated qualifications will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural design for AIS/GIS substations and overhead line projects.
• Perform detailed analysis, prepare calculations, drawings and technical documents.
• Coordinate with electrical and mechanical teams and guide junior engineers.
• Manage design deliverables, schedules, and client communications.
• Participate in design reviews and ensure constructability and cost-efficiency.

Skills

Civil Engineering Design

Structural Engineering

Project Management

STAAD.Pro

RCDC

AutoCAD

English Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

STAAD.Pro

RCDC

AutoCAD

Job description

Company Description

SATCON is an ISO 9001:2015 certified Indian design, engineering, and consultancy firm specializing in survey, soil investigation, and detailed engineering services for extra high voltage substations and transmission lines, renewable energy projects, industrial power distribution, and rural electrification projects. Established in 2004, SATCON has contributed to substation, transmission line, and power distribution projects across multiple countries. The company delivers electrical and associated civil, structural, mechanical, and SAS engineering for gas-insulated and conventional air insulated substations up to 765 kV, transmission and distribution lines up to 400 kV, and a wide range of industrial projects. SATCON uses industry-standard tools such as ETAP, PLS-CADD, STAAD.Pro, RCDC, and AutoCAD to provide quality, cost-effective designs. The firm is known for its professional approach, prompt service, strong senior engineering expertise, and alignment with international standards.

Role Description

The Lead Civil and Structural Design Engineer will oversee and execute civil and structural design for extra high voltage substations (AIS/GIS) and overhead line projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client specifications. In this full-time, on-site role based in Kolkata, the engineer will perform detailed analysis and design using tools such as STAAD.Pro and RCDC, prepare and review design calculations, drawings, and technical documentation, and coordinate closely with electrical and mechanical engineering teams. Day-to-day responsibilities include guiding junior engineers, managing design deliverables and schedules, supporting project planning and interface management, and addressing technical queries from clients and contractors. The role also involves participating in design reviews, meeting with clients, optimizing designs for constructability and cost-effectiveness, and ensuring quality control across all civil and structural engineering outputs.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Civil Engineering Design skills, with a solid understanding of foundations, structures, and infrastructure for substations and overhead lines.
• Candidates should possess Structural Engineering and Structural Analysis skills to perform detailed design and verification of substation structures, gantries, equipment foundations, and line supports.
• Candidates should possess Project Management skills to plan design activities, manage timelines and deliverables, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and support client communication.
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in design and engineering of heavy Industrial projects is a mandatory requirement. Experience in High voltage substations (AIS/GIS) and related civil/structural works; experience with overhead line projects will get preference.
• Proficiency in STAAD.Pro, RCDC, AutoCAD, and general computer operations; familiarity with relevant international and Indian design codes and standards.
• Strong technical writing in English and documentation skills is also mandatory.
• Lady Engineers having above qualifications will get preference.

Posting

At Satcon Design office in Kolkata.

Remuneration

1 lac to 1.5 lac per month + Responsibility allowance.