Team Manager- GIS Structural Steel

Hitachi Energy; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Chennai is seeking a senior civil/structural engineer to lead GIS project execution with Swiss engineering partners and Technical Project Managers. You will drive quality, schedule adherence, and robust documentation across the project lifecycle.

The role demands strong leadership, cross-cultural communication, and the ability to mentor engineers while coordinating with global teams on design optimization, safety, and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with 10-15 years of experience in steel structural engineering.
• Experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex projects in a global environment.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma and process improvement tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team ofProject Lead Engineers to successfully execute GIS customer projects with global partners.
• Ensure high-quality, on-time delivery of structural engineering designs, calculations, detailing, and project documentation.
• Provide technical leadership by resolving engineering challenges and managing customer/site escalations.
• Develop team capabilities through coaching, mentoring, training, and performance management.
• Promote safety, quality, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction while collaborating with global teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Cross-cultural collaboration

Coaching

People management

Strategic thinking

Conflict resolution

Education

Civil Engineering (B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech)

Tools

STAAD

Idea StatiCa

ETABS

ANSYS

Tekla

3D modeling tools

Adonis

xECM

MS Office

Job description

ROLE

• Lead a team of Project Lead Engineers to successfully execute GIS customer projects in partnership with Swiss engineering teams and Technical Project Managers
• Ensure high-quality, on-time delivery of structural engineering designs, calculations, detailing, and project documentation
• Provide technical leadership by resolving engineering challenges, supporting R&D activities, and managing customer and site-related escalations
• Develop team capabilities through coaching, mentoring, training, and performance management to build world-class engineering expertise
• Implement business unit strategies and foster collaboration across global teams while promoting safety, quality, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with 10-15 years of experience in steel structural engineering, preferably in GIS or substation projects
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex projects in a global environment
• Advanced proficiency in STAAD, Idea StatiCA, and ETABS; knowledge of ANSYS and Tekla or other 3D modeling tools is highly desirable
• Strong leadership, communication, conflict resolution, cross-cultural collaboration, strategic thinking, coaching, and people-management skills
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma, process improvement methodologies, and tools such as Adonis, xECM, and MS Office applications
• Knowledge of GIS/electrical substations and structural requirements is an added advantage
• Willingness to travel occasionally based on project or operating unit requirements