Chief Manager - Design & Engineering

Position Title

Chief Manager - Design & Engineering

Purpose of Role

The role is responsible for leading and mentoring the Civil/Structural engineering team, planning and allocating engineering activities, reviewing and approving substation package designs and drawings, and developing in-house engineering solutions for bids and projects. The position requires strong expertise in AIS, GIS and HVDC substation projects, providing technical leadership and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality, optimized, safe, and compliant engineering solutions across bidding, execution and operation stages.

The role requires an in-depth understanding of EHV substation equipment arrangements and civil-electrical interfaces, enabling effective coordination with Electrical, Primary, Secondary, Procurement, Projects, Construction, Geotechnical and other cross-functional teams. The Civil Lead is also expected to drive design standardization, value engineering, technical risk resolution, quality improvement, knowledge development and adoption of new engineering technologies/tools.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

1. Lead, guide and mentor the Civil & Structural engineering team for multiple AIS/GIS substation projects and bids.

2. Develop team capability through technical reviews, coaching, knowledge sharing and standardization of engineering practices.

3. Review and approve civil and structural designs, calculations, drawings and technical deliverables for substation packages while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, project specifications, contractual requirements, safety requirements and established engineering practices.

4. Provide technical direction for resolution of complex engineering and site-specific issues.

5. Develop and review in-house layouts, designs, calculations and quantity inputs for tenders within stipulated timelines through optimized engineering concepts, BOQ development and assessment of civil/structural risks.

Critical Success Factors - Essential

• Experience in civil and structural engineering of AIS, GIS and EHV substations, covering bidding and project execution stages
• Foundation Engineering Expertise & Interface Knowledge
• Geotechnical & Ground Improvement Knowledge
• Team Leadership & Development

Critical Success Factors - Desirable

• Exposure to HVDC substations and large-scale EHV projects.
• Experience in design and review of raft and pile foundations for heavy equipment, structures and buildings.
• Design/review experience in soil improvement and ground improvement techniques for challenging site conditions.
• Experience in leading multiple projects, mentoring teams and developing technical capability.

About Us

Resonia, formerly Sterlite Power, is a leading private sector power transmission infrastructure developer and solutions provider with a robust portfolio of 30 completed & flipped and under-construction projects, we’re building approximately 14,602 circuit Kms of transmission lines across India and Brazil. We believe that electricity access transforms societies and delivers long-lasting social impact. Resonia Limited is uniquely positioned to solve the toughest challenges of energy delivery. We are guided by our core purpose of empowering humanity by addressing the toughest challenges of energy delivery.

Our four core values form the pillars of our organization:

• Integrity & Ethics
• Respect  
• Innovation
• Speed

We leverage innovative global technologies like helicranes and drones to enhance project completion, minimize environmental impact, and improve accuracy.Our strong local presence, deep understanding of regulations, agile execution, and collaborative partnerships with leading EPCs ensure project success, often ahead of schedule.Resonia’s commitment to strong liquidity discipline and innovative project financing empowers our teams to deliver on our promises to the market, government, and all stakeholders.

We are dedicated to powering progress, ahead of schedule. For more details, visit: www.resonia.com