Civil Design Lead

Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0146559

Date Posted:

2026-10-16

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity:

Analyze 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:

• 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.
• 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 degree in Civil design Engineering with a minimum work experience of 12 to 15 years.
• Technology knowledge of Steel structure and reinforced concrete structures – Staad, Autocad/Revit knowledge required.
• Knowledge & Experience MS Office: Word, Excel.
• 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.
• 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.
• Self-starter caliber who could own tasks through to completion. Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

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