Substation Civil Design Engineer

19 hours ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Green Scout Full time

About The Role
Our UK based contractor client are seeking an experienced
Substation Civil Design Engineer
to join the Bengaluru-based engineering team supporting
UK power transmission and distribution projects
. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering civil and structural design packages for
high-voltage substations (up to 400kV)
in accordance with UK design standards and client specifications.

This role requires prior experience working on
UK substation projects
, with a solid understanding of relevant
British Standards (BS), EN codes
, and
UK DNO/TSO design practices
.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver civil and structural design packages for AIS and GIS substations, including foundations, buildings, cable trenches, and equipment support structures.
  • Prepare design calculations, drawings, and reports in compliance with UK standards, project specifications, and client requirements.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical, protection, and structural engineers to ensure integrated design solutions.
  • Review and check design deliverables produced by internal teams or sub-consultants.
  • Liaise with UK-based design leads and clients to ensure technical alignment and timely delivery.
  • Conduct design risk assessments and apply CDM (Construction Design and Management) regulations where applicable.
  • Support the preparation of Bill of Quantities (BoQ), technical specifications, and tender documentation.
  • Ensure designs meet health, safety, and environmental requirements in line with UK and company standards.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering (Master's preferred).
  • Upwards of 5 years of experience in civil/structural design, with at least 2 years on UK substation or transmission/distribution projects.
  • Strong knowledge of UK design standards such as BS EN 1992 (Concrete), BS EN 1993 (Steel), BS EN 1997 (Geotechnical), and DNO design guidelines.
  • Experience using design and analysis software such as STAAD.Pro, Tekla, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit.
  • Familiarity with CDM Regulations and UK construction practices.
  • Strong communication and coordination skills for working with UK-based clients and project teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience with BIM and digital design tools for substation design.
  • Previous experience working with UK DNO's
  • Understanding of UK environmental and planning requirements related to substation civil works.

Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to work on prestigious UK power infrastructure projects from India.
  • Exposure to international standards and practices in the energy sector.
  • Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
  • Very competitive compensation (Lakhs) and professional development opportunities.

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