Substation Civil Design Manager

Kintech GreenUrja Private Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintech GreenUrja Private Limited is seeking an experienced Substation Civil Design Manager to lead civil design and engineering activities for substations and power projects. You will plan and review civil designs, drawings and calculations, coordinating with engineering and project teams to ensure compliance with standards and project requirements.

The role requires 10+ years of relevant experience in substation civil design, strong leadership, and proficiency in AutoCAD, STAAD.Pro/ETABS.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in substation/power project civil design.
• Strong experience in substation layouts, foundations, structural design.
• Experience in Power Transmission, Renewable Energy, Solar, BESS or EPC projects.
• Proficiency in IS codes, design standards and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design and engineering for substations and power projects.
• Manage concept to Detailed Design through FEED and design reviews.
• Prepare civil design basis, specs, calculations, and docs.
• Develop substation layouts, site grading, roads, drainage, foundations.
• Design foundations for transformers, GIS/AIS equipment and cables.
• Review gantries, equipment support structures, control rooms, buildings.
• Coordinate with Electrical, Structural, Procurement, Project teams.
• Provide on-site technical support during construction and commissioning.
• Mentor civil design team and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Problem solving

Design review

IS/IEC codes

MS Office

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

STAAD.Pro

ETABS

Job description

Experience: 10+ Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Joining: Immediate Joiners Preferred

Industry: Power / Renewable Energy / Solar / BESS / EPC / Infrastructure

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Substation Civil Design Manager to lead and manage civil

design and engineering activities for substation and power projects. The role involves planning

and reviewing civil designs, drawings and structural calculations, coordinating with engineering

and project teams, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, and supporting project

execution and construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil design and engineering activities for substations and power projects.
• Manage engineering activities from Concept Design, Pre-FEED/FEED through Detailed Design.
• Prepare and review civil design basis, specifications, calculations and engineering documents.
• Develop and review substation layouts, site grading, roads, drainage, foundations and
• Design and review foundations for transformers, GIS/AIS equipment, structures, cable trenches and other substation equipment.
• Review structural designs for gantries, equipment support structures, control rooms and other buildings.
• Develop and review RCC, structural steel and other civil/structural designs.
• Review soil investigation reports and incorporate geotechnical requirements into the design.
• Ensure proper design of stormwater drainage, internal roads, fencing, retaining walls and other infrastructure.
• Review civil drawings, BOQs, specifications and vendor drawings for technical compliance
• Coordinate with Electrical, Structural, Procurement, Project, Construction and other engineering teams.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, vendors and contractors for design reviews, technical discussions and approvals.
• Provide technical support during construction, installation and resolution of site-related
• Monitor civil engineering deliverables through Design Tracker and ensure timely completion.
• Lead and mentor the civil design team and ensure quality and timely delivery of projects.

Ensure designs comply with applicable IS, IEC and other relevant codes and project specifications.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in substation/power project civil design and engineering.
• Strong experience in substation layouts, foundations, structural design and civil infrastructure.
• Experience in Power Transmission, Renewable Energy, Solar, BESS or EPC projects is preferred.
• Good knowledge of relevant IS codes, design standards and construction practices.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, STAAD.Pro/ETABS or equivalent engineering software, MS Office.
• Strong technical, leadership, coordination and problem-solving skills.

Interested candidates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.