Principal Engineer - Substation

WSP in India; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in India is seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Engineer to lead design processes in the Energy sector. With over 12 years of expertise, you will prepare feasibility studies, specifications, and coordinate with the WSP UK Team to deliver projects on time.

The ideal candidate will be well-versed in AIS & GIS substations, international codes, and must communicate effectively in English. Relevant technical software experience is crucial.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Civil & Structural Engineering, specifically in Energy & Distributions.
• Proficient in international codes like American and Euro codes.
• Must be fluent in English and technical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare feasibility study reports and design specifications.
• Lead the design process and encourage effective solutions.
• Provide documentary information for tender documents.

Skills

Project independence

Technical communication

Risk issue identification

Education

B.Tech / M.Tech (Structures)

Tools

Tekla

Robot

STAAD

BIM 360

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare feasibility study reports to meet brief requirements in the agreed format and review with the Associate/Principal Engineer of Structures.
• Work with the WSP UK Team to assemble a design specification compliant with the employer’s requirements, agree its format and content, and monitor and review its preparation ensuring delivery by the due date.
• Agree and monitor scope of works with the Associate/Principal Engineer of Structures.
• Clearly define building requirements and purpose of use with the Associate/Principal Engineer of Structures and WSP UK Team to allow detailed design.
• Carry out detailed design to WSP and B Regulations standard ensuring CDM, QA and technical review and sign off by the Associate/Principal Engineer of Structures, including complex calculations and coordination issues.
• Review and monitor the production of calculations including QA, technical reviews and sign off.
• Ensure that information for project costing preparation is completed in requisite detail and to deadlines, and keep the WSP UK Team informed regarding design progress through explanation of design decisions.
• Provide documentary information via the WSP UK Team to assist in the preparation of tender documents, ensuring that information for tender preparation is completed in requisite detail and to deadlines, and keep the WSP UK Team informed regarding design progress through explanation of design decisions.
• Deal with the day-to-day queries from the WSP UK Team, ensuring that relevant information is available on time for construction activity.
• Report to the WSP UK Team in association with the Associate/Principal Engineer of Structures any variance between the works constructed and the design intent.
• Lead the design process and encourage the rest of the team to deliver appropriate and cost‑effective solutions to the agreed programme.
• Follow in full the document control, archiving CDM and QA processes relevant to project work, ensuring drawings, specifications, reports and correspondence are issued, and filed in an appropriate manner, and coach junior staff in their usage.

Qualifications

• Raise the level of technical competence within the teams.
• Promote technical excellence in all projects.
• Develop positive professional relationships with the WSP UK Team, communicating openly about project progress.
• Participate in team meetings, disseminate information within the team, and communicate with other teams.
• Identify and act on, or refer, potential risk issues and follow in full the company commercial and contracting processes.
• Identify and flag additional fees to the Associate/Principal Engineer of Structures.

Mandatory Skills

• Experienced Civil & Structural Engineer with a minimum of 12 years of experience in the Energy & Distributions sector, preferably in AIS & GIS types of substations.
• Experience in handling projects independently, including liaising between disciplines and clients.
• Preferable experience in international codes such as American, Euro codes, etc.
• Conversant in software such as Tekla, Robot, and STAAD.
• Experience in BIM 360 environment.
• A sound understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Project is essential.
• Must be fluent in English with an excellent understanding of technical terminology.

Education

• B.Tech / M.Tech (Structures)