Engineer (Civil)

Civil Engineer

10. Documentation and Reporting

• Site Preparation and Layout
• Review civil drawings, electrical layouts, and specifications for the substation project.
• Coordinate with surveyors for site setting out and levels.
• Ensure proper site grading and earthworks before construction.
• Mark locations for:
• Transformer foundations
• Gantry structures
• Equipment pedestals
• Control building
• Supervise construction of reinforced concrete foundations for:
• + Power transformers
• + Circuit breakers
• + Lightning masts
• + Gantry structures
• + Cable support structures
• Ensure proper reinforcement placement, formwork, and concrete pouring.
• Check anchor bolts alignment and positioning for electrical equipment.
• Supervise construction of the substation control room building, including:
• + Foundations
• + Structural concrete works
• + Block/brick walls
• + Roof slab
• + Finishing works
• Ensure spaces for switchgear rooms, relay rooms, and battery rooms are constructed as per drawings.
• Oversee construction of:
• + Cable trenches
• + Underground cable ducts
• + Manholes and handholes
• Ensure correct dimensions, slope, and drainage to prevent water accumulation.
• Supervise construction of transformer oil pits and oil containment systems.
• Ensure drainage systems and oil-water separators are built according to environmental standards.
• Manage construction of:
• + Internal access roads
• + Gravel or crushed stone yard
• + Equipment foundations area
• Ensure proper compaction and grading of the yard.
• Ensure all civil works follow project specifications and standards.
• Check levels, alignment, and dimensions before and after construction.
• Coordinate material testing such as:
• + Concrete cube tests
• + Soil compaction tests
• + Work closely with electrical engineers and installation teams.
• + Ensure civil structures are ready before equipment installation.
• + Provide support during equipment erection and cable installation.
• + Ensure site activities follow construction safety standards.
• + Monitor excavation safety and heavy equipment operations.
• + Implement PPE and safe work practices.
• + Prepare daily progress reports.
• + Maintain records of:
• Concrete pours
• Material deliveries
• Inspection reports
• + Assist in quantity measurement and billing.