Civil Design Lead
1 week ago• Chennai, India
The opportunity :
Analyse customer specification to ensure Hitachi - Power Grids solution to meets the requirements. Good Knowledge in design of Steel structures and Reinforced concrete structures with STAAD Modelling.
How you'll make an impact:
- Analyze customer specification to ensure Hitachi - Power Grids solution to meets the requirements.
- Good knowledge of the relevant international Standards/Codes - British Codes (BS), Indian codes, ACI is a must have. Other codes like Eurocodes, DIN, ASTM or equivalent shall be an advantage.
- HV / EHV Switchyard equipment foundations which include Power transformers, Reactors, switching equipment, Gantry and Towers along with drainage and cable trenches, GIS Building foundations, Office/Storage buildings foundation.
- Shall be able to review civil drawings and documents to fulfil the local country regulations.
- Hands on experience in BOQ for civil foundation, superstructure, PEB structures associated with substations /switchyards etc.
- Knowledge of Civil/Steel/MEP materials is an added advantage.
- Technical coordination with Electrical and Mechanical department.
- Technical coordination between Civil & MEP.
- Co-ordination with Project/Tender Team for timelines, budget, risks & opportunities.
- Lead and coordinate all civil design disciplines to facilitate an integrated 3D design as specified by the department's processes and relevant technical specifications.
- Knowing the design principles and relevant internal guidelines/instructions.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
- Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
Your background:
- Bachelor's degree B.E./B.Tech in Civil engineering.
- You should have 5-7 Years of experience in Civil design of power plant / substations.
- Must have minimum 3 years of experience in substation design or Industrial structures.
- Must have knowledge in technology knowledge of Steel structure and reinforced concrete structures - Staad, AutoCAD/Revit knowledge required
- HVDC substation design knowledge shall be an advantage.
- Self-starter caliber who could own tasks through to completion.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skill.
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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-160883
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-10-16T18:37:29
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