Principal Engineer - Civil

WSP in India; Dadri; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First class medical cover

Paid professional subscriptions

Hybrid work model

Job summary

WSP India is seeking a Principal Engineer – Civil & Structural with 10+ years’ experience for Power, Water, Renewables, and Transmission & Distribution projects. The role involves leading design activities, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, and providing technical leadership for substations and utility-scale plants.

You will engage in FEED, site layouts, and complex civil deliverables, collaborating with clients and internal teams, with opportunities to visit ME sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate or Post Graduate degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years’ experience in Power, Water and Renewable e.g. solar, wind and BESS projects is preferred.
• Experience of working on ME projects is a strong differentiator.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual design & FEED for substations, solar, wind & BESS plants of utility scale.
• Prepare and review civil deliverables including site layouts, road & drainage layouts, structural design, calculations, earthworks & BOQs.
• Review general arrangement drawings for HV substations, GIS, HVDC, site layouts, admin and control buildings, BOM, etc.
• Coordinate with Electrical, Instrumentation and process teams for cross-disciplinary excellence.
• SupportUtility Companies and Project Developers in pre/post financial close and execution packages.
• Lead project teams and coordinate design activities with multi-disciplined members.
• Assist in technical inquiries, vendor bid evaluations, and review of vendor drawings.
• Collaborate with WSP ME office on project and BD activities.
• Attend training sessions addressing organizational initiatives.
• Willingness to visit client offices/sites in ME as required.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

STAAD Pro

ETABS

SAFE

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Job Description

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Responsibilities

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?

WSP ME team has ambitions to significantly expand our energy team. We have a range of roles available to suit people at all points of their career and development. We are seeking a Technical Expert with core expertise in Civil & Structural domain with proven experience on Power/HV Sub- stations/Generation/Desalination/Wind/Solar Power Plants. The incumbent would be a key team player with strong technical expertise who will be working on exciting projects.

Role relating to Principal Engineer– Civil & Structural (10 + years’ experience) for Power, Water, Renewables, and Transmission & Distribution projects.

This includes (but not limited to):

• Performing conceptual design & FEED for substations, solar, wind & BESS plants of utility scale.
• Hand on experience of preparing and reviewing the key civil deliverables which include but are not limited to overall site layouts, road and drainages layouts, structural design, calculations, earth works & BOQs.
• Preparation / Review of general arrangement drawings of HV Substations, GIS, HVDC, site layouts, roads & drainage layout, admin and control buildings, bill of material etc for Power & Water related projects to ensure compliance with local and international engineering standards.
• Coordination with other inter discipline team like Electrical, Instrumentation and process to ensure cross disciplinary excellence.
• General technical support to Utility Companies, Plant Owners, Project Developer Companies, Banks & Governments pre/post financial close for new build plants as well as existing operational plant completion packages, as-built requirements and return data information.
• Making and maintaining appropriate commitments to project teams and coordinating design activities with multi-disciplined project team members.
• Assist in the preparation of technical inquiry requests (Inquiry Requisitions) to vendors, participate in the technical evaluation of vendor bid offers. Partake in Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE), review vendor drawings and documents. Review design calculations, ensure vendor equipment specifications meet with client equipment specifications and are within budgeted costs.
• Actively Collaborate with WSP ME office on project and business development related activities.
• Engage in training sessions and meetings dedicated to addressing targeted organizational initiatives.
• Ability to lead the projects and deal the client with hands on experience in project management activities.
• Willingness to visit client offices/project sites in ME as and when required.

Qualifications

• Possess a Graduate or Post Graduate Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Preferably familiar with ME projects.
• 10+ years’ Experience in Power, Water and Renewable e.g. solar, wind and BESS projects is preferred.
• Hands on Experience on software tools like Staad, ETABS, SAFE, Auto CAD, Civil 3D will be an added advantage.
• Experience of working on projects with Middle East Utilities like SEC/NGSA/TRANSCO will be strong differentiator.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.

What if we can?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy – we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

BGV

Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At “WSP” we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. United under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

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We are

• Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
• A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
• A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.

Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.

Working with Us

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

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With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

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• Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our “Making Health and Safety Personal” initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

Inclusivity and Diversity

WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

With us, you can.

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