Project Engineering Manager - SS

Larsen & Toubro; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro in Chennai seeks an experienced Substation Design Engineer to manage engineering activities for GIS/AIS substations up to 765 kV. You will ensure compliance with project specifications, schedules, and budgets while coordinating across design, tendering, and client approvals.

The role requires a BE/BTech in Electrical Engineering with 15+ years of experience in substations, and expertise in high-voltage design practices.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Electrical Engineering required.
• 15+ years of experience in Substation Design and multi-project execution.
• Experience with GIS/AIS substations up to 765 kV.
• Strong knowledge of standards, design practices, and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage engineering activities for GIS/AIS Substation projects up to 765 kV.
• Oversee engineering execution within defined schedule, quality, and cost targets.
• Align engineering deliverables with project schedules and conduct review meetings.
• Review and approve design calculations, drawings, and documents for client approvals.
• Lead Primary/Secondary Design, Earthing, Cabling, SCADA, and Protection Systems.
• Coordinate vendor evaluation, manufacturing clearance, and material delivery.
• Mentor Design Engineers and Drafting Teams for productivity.
• Support BOQ review, tender activities, and invoicing in coordination with teams.
• Utilize MS Office, ETAP, PSCAD, CYMGRD for validation and reporting.

Skills

GIS Substation Design

AIS Substation Design

End-to-end Project Management

Education

BE/BTech in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

PSCAD

CYMGRD

MS Office

Job description

• Execute and manage engineering activities for GIS / AIS Substation projects up to 765 kV, ensuring compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Oversee complete engineering execution within defined schedule, quality, and cost targets to achieve successful project delivery.
• Align engineering deliverables with overall project schedules, conduct periodic review meetings, and ensure timely closure of action items.
• Review and approve design calculations, engineering drawings, technical documents, client approvals, and submissions to maintain quality and adherence to timelines.
• Lead and coordinate activities related to Primary Design, Secondary Design, Earthing, Cabling, SCADA, and Protection Systems for substation projects.
• Drive vendor evaluation, technical clarifications, manufacturing clearance, and material delivery coordination to ensure seamless project execution and timely procurement support. Guide and mentor Design Engineers and Drafting Teams, ensuring effective resource allocation, enhanced productivity, and LNT/LEP/1714919
• continuous capability development.
• Support BOQ review, tender engineering activities, billing processes, and monthly invoicing requirements in coordination with project and commercial teams.
• Utilize engineering and planning tools such as MS Office, ETAP, PSCAD, CYMGRD, and Project Planning Tools for design validation, analysis, reporting, and project monitoring. QUALIFICATION:
• B.E. / B. Tech in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering MINIMUM YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND INDUSTRY PREFERENCE:
• 15+ years of experience in Substation Design and Multi-project Execution, preferably involving GIS / AIS Substations up to 765 kV.
• Proven expertise in managing end-to-end engineering activities across multiple substation projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of applicable standards, design practices, and coordination requirements associated with high-voltage substation projects.