Construction Engineer (Transmission Line)

Job Description Construction Engineer (Transmission Line)

Job Purpose

The PMC Construction Engineer (Substation) is responsible for supervising and monitoring EPC contractor activities during the construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of substation facilities. The role ensures that all works are executed safely, in compliance with project specifications, quality requirements, approved schedules, and contractual obligations while protecting the client's interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site inspections to monitor construction progress, quality, safety, and compliance with project requirements.
• Supervise EPC contractor activities for AIS/GIS substations, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, control panels, cable systems, earthing systems, and associated equipment.
• Verify workfront readiness, including availability of approved drawings, materials, equipment, permits, access, and manpower.
• Monitor installation activities and ensure compliance with approved specifications, procedures, and industry standards.
• Coordinate interfaces between civil, electrical, SCADA, telecommunications, protection, control, and commissioning disciplines.
• Identify construction constraints, interface issues, and schedule risks and facilitate timely resolution.
• Monitor contractor productivity, resource utilization, and performance against project milestones.
• Raise, track, and support closure of NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports), site observations, and corrective actions.
• Monitor punch-list generation, tracking, and close-out activities to support mechanical completion and handover.
• Witness inspections, testing activities, and quality control checks in accordance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Review contractor method statements, construction schedules, progress reports, and recovery plans.
• Ensure compliance with project quality requirements, contractual obligations, and applicable codes and standards.
• Monitor construction progress and provide early warning of potential delays and execution risks.
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, energization, and operational readiness activities.
• Participate in site coordination meetings, progress reviews, and construction planning sessions.
• Monitor contractor compliance with HSE requirements and participate in safety inspections and audits.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly construction progress reports highlighting key achievements, issues, risks, and required actions.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, quality, HSE, commissioning, and project controls teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Experience

• 5 to 10 years of experience in substation construction and project execution.
• Experience in AIS/GIS substations ranging from 33kV to 400kV and above.

Key Competencies

• Transmission Line Construction, Tower Foundations & Erection, Conductor & OPGW Stringing, Site Supervision & Inspection, Workfront Readiness Management, Interface Coordination, Contractor Management, NCR & Punch List Closure, Quality Assurance & Control, HSE Compliance, Progress Monitoring & Reporting and Commissioning & Energization Support