Civil design Lead

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:

• You will analyse customer specifications to ensure that Hitachi Energy's Power Grids solutions meet all technical and structural requirements including foundations for HV/EHV switchyard equipment such as power transformers, reactors, switching equipment, gantries, and towers, as well as drainage systems, cable trenches, GIS building foundations, and office/storage building foundations.
• You will be able to review civil drawings and documents to fulfil the local country regulations.
• You will lead and coordinate all civil design disciplines to facilitate an integrated 3D design as specified by the department's processes and relevant technical specifications.
• You will know the design principles and relevant internal guidelines/instructions.
• You will understand the customer contract and its technical specifications, constructability and HSE aspects should be considered during the design development.
• You will be 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:

• You hold a bachelor degree B.E./B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech in Civil engineering.
• You should have 5 to 7 Years of experience in Civil design of power plant/ substations and 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.
• You have 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.
• 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-JID3-151578

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-26T23:34:48