Assystem provides engineering, project management and digital services to optimise the performance and safety of critical infrastructure throughout its lifecycle.

The company first came to India having acquired Stup Consultants Pvt Ltd in 2021 and L&TIEL in 2024. The company combines its globally recognised expertise in complex project management, with deep-rooted local experience cross full spectrum of infrastructure – from energy, transportation and urban development to water. Today, Assystem has a strong community of 1,500+ multidiscipline engineering experts connected across 8 offices in India.

The Assystem Group is one of the world’s leading independent nuclear engineering companies, ranked among the top three globally, with 60 years of experience in complex and highly regulated environments. With 8,000 experts across 13 countries, Assystem supports the development of low-carbon energy.

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Job Description

Design Engineer - Substation (Civil & Structural)

Reports To: Design Lead - Civil

Preferred Industry Experience:
Power Transmission & Distribution, Substation Switchyards, Power Plants, Cement Plants, Industrial Infrastructure, Construction, and Engineering Design.

Job Purpose

The Design Engineer (Civil & Structural) shall be responsible for the analysis, design, and engineering of civil and structural works for Substation projects within the PT&D business. The role involves supporting both domestic and international projects by delivering high-quality engineering solutions, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring timely project execution within budget.

The incumbent will work closely with Draughtspersons and other engineering disciplines to develop design documents, drawings, and calculations while maintaining compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Design

Perform analysis and design of civil and structural systems for Substation and Switchyard projects.
Prepare design calculations, design reports, and technical documents.
Develop and review Design Basis Reports (DBR) for client approval.
Optimize structural designs to achieve cost-effective solutions while meeting project requirements and applicable standards.
Review Soil Investigation Reports (SIR), project specifications, client clarifications, and contract amendments.

Drawing Review & Deliverables

Prepare mark-ups and engineering inputs for drafting activities.
Review and approve detailed engineering drawings prepared by Draughtspersons.
Ensure timely submission of structural drawings and design documents for client approval.
Maintain engineering quality and compliance with project requirements.

Project Coordination

Coordinate with Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, and other disciplines for obtaining engineering inputs.
Liaise with site teams to resolve construction-related design queries and provide technical clarifications.
Interact with clients regarding drawing approvals, technical discussions, and design clarifications.
Support domestic and international project teams in meeting engineering deliverables.

Documentation & Control

Prepare and maintain Document Control Index (DCI).
Ensure proper documentation and version control of engineering deliverables.
Prepare and verify Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and material quantities based on project requirements and historical data.

Tendering & Bid Support

Prepare pre-bid technical queries and engineering inputs during proposal stages.
Review tender documents, amendments, client clarifications, and technical specifications.
Support quantity estimation and optimization during bidding and project execution phases.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification: https://jobeax.com/link/2DENLGgQM7whDhaE in Civil Engineering / https://jobeax.com/link/s1WvHFV9ITSwCkyS in Civil or Structural Engineering
Experience: 4-7 Years

Technical Competencies

The Design Engineer shall be capable of performing the analysis & design, drawings of structural & civil elements covering GIS substation / control room buildings, transformer foundations, outdoor equipment foundations, guard house, staff quarters, grading, roads and drainage, outdoor steel structures and miscellaneous works related to the substations and cabling works.

Design Engineer - Civil shall be able to review Vendor engineering documents with respect to Civil & Structural design.

Knowledge of switchyard gantry towers, equipment supporting structures & foundations.
Able to review fabrication / detailed drawings for steel supporting structures.
Familiarity with domestic & international design codes and standards.
Proficient in:
- Steel Structures
- RCC Structures
- Geotechnical Engineering Aspects
Knowledge of:
- Site Conditions
- Topographic Conditions
- Environmental Conditions for Design Calculations

Operating Network

Internal

Engineering Heads
Cluster Heads
SCM
QC
Project Engineering Managers
Proposal Team
Safety Team (as applicable)
Other Section Heads

External

Clients / Consultants
Vendors

Key Value Drivers

On-Time Delivery
Quality Control
Cost Control
Internal Process Improvement
Development of Subordinates
Innovation
Learning & Growth

Software Skills Required

Analysis & Design

STAAD
ETABS

Drawing

AutoCAD
Revit (Not mandatory for working)

Structural Detailing

Tekla (Not mandatory for working)

Productivity Tools

Proficient in MS Office

Behavioral Attributes

Market Insight

Market Foresight
Leveraging Opportunities

Customer at Core

Sustainable Partnership
Anticipating Needs
Customer Centricity

Disruptive Innovation

Challenge Traditional Approaches
Generate Innovative Solutions
Take Calculated Risks

Collaborate and Influence

Internal Stakeholder Management
External Stakeholder Management

Additional Information

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Design Engineer-civil (Substation/Renewables)

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