Role Objective

The Project Engineering Manager (PEM) is responsible for ensuring all engineering activities are executed within the stipulated timeline, quality standards, and cost targets. The role ensures adherence to project schedules, supports optimization initiatives, and enables timely project delivery with positive margins.

The PEM will lead interdisciplinary coordination (Civil, Structural, MEP, and Instrumentation), manage resources and man-hours, and provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

 

Key Responsibilities

Project & Engineering Management

Coordinate with the Project Planning Manager to align engineering deliverables with project schedules Conduct regular project review meetings and ensure schedule adherence Perform internal resource planning and optimization to improve productivity Allocate work and manage man-hours across engineering disciplines Manage multitasking requirements across multiple projects

Design & Technical Oversight

Review engineering designs, calculations, and drawings for quality and timely submission Resolve inter-discipline design issues and provide technical clarifications Review quantities and enable accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) preparation Address critical design issues and procedural delays; support site execution teams Ensure BIM implementation across projects

Vendor & Procurement Support

Coordinate with vendors on technical clarifications and ensure timely material delivery Support procurement and supply chain teams for vendor engineering finalization Review vendor technical evaluations against project specifications Facilitate manufacturing clearances through coordination with suppliers

Commercial & Contractual Support

Support BOQ preparation, pre-bid technical evaluations, and post-tender clarifications Assist contracts teams with technical inputs after vendor clarifications Support site teams on commercial issues and bill processing

Team Leadership

Lead and manage Design Leads, Design Engineers, and Drafting teams Support skill development, productivity improvement, and succession planning

 

Technical Expertise Required

Strong expertise in Primary and Secondary Engineering for substation projects In-depth knowledge of GIS / AIS substations up to 765 kV Proficiency in selection and application of equipment such as: Power Transformers Reactors Circuit Breakers Disconnectors Instrument Transformers Expertise in: Earthing, lighting, lightning protection, cabling Interfaces between Civil, MEP, and Instrumentation Secondary systems including protection schemes, wiring diagrams, SCADA & control systems Ability to interpret contractual technical requirements and support project execution Experience handling projects across different geographies and utilities Strong interviewing and team evaluation skills

Operating Network

Internal Stakeholders

Head of Engineering Inter-discipline Heads Project Execution Teams Supply Chain, Quality, and Contracts Teams

External Stakeholders

Customers’ Engineering & Project Teams Vendors (Engineering & Quality Teams)

Key Performance Drivers

On-time engineering delivery Schedule adherence and SLA compliance Effective man-hour and resource management Cost and quality optimization savings Support for monthly invoicing Digitalization and standardization Productivity improvement Skill and successor development

Software Skills

MS Office (Working Knowledge) Desirable: ETAP, PSCAD, CYMGRD Project Planning Tools

Behavioral Competencies

Market insight and foresight Customer-centric approach and partnership mindset Innovation and continuous improvement Ability to challenge traditional approaches and take calculated risks Strong collaboration and influencing skills across internal and external stakeholders

Business Unit

EDRC – Substation

Job Title

Project Engineering Manager – Substation

Reporting Structure

Reports To: Head of Engineering Direct Reports: Design Lead (Primary) Design Lead (Secondary) Vendor Engineering Lead

Minimum Qualification

B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Experience

12+ years
(Must have strong experience in substation design and leading engineering teams across multiple projects)