JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title Deputy Manager – Technical Support (Civil and Structural Engineering)
Superior Position Title Manager - Technical Support
Company/ Business Unit Apraava Renewable Energy Private Limited
Division / Department Technical Support
Location Mumbai
1. JOB PURPOSE
Business Context: Apraava Energy is a diversified power company, jointly owned by the CLP Group - one of the
largest investor-owned power businesses in Asia and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) - a global
investment group.
Our portfolio comprises 3,150 MW of installed capacity which includes 924 MW of wind and 250 MW of solar
energy projects across seven states, a 1320 MW coal-fired super critical power plant and two power transmission
assets. We forayed into Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) by winning the first project in Assam to install
smart meters in 693,077 households.
The name Apraava Energy has been derived from the Sanskrit language and is an amalgamation of four elements:
Agni (Fire), Prithvi (Earth), Ambu (Water) and Vayu (Wind).
Apraava Energy was one of the first company to identify the potential of renewable energy in India. The company
entered this space by building its first wind farm in 2009. Since then, Apraava Energy has gradually grown its wind
energy portfolio and is now spread across six states generating nearly 1,000 MW and another 250 MW of committed
capacity. Wind energy has been an integral part of Apraava Energy's business strategy. It is expected to continue
making a vital contribution not only to Apraava Energy's growth plans for India but also to its commitment towards
reducing its CO2 emissions.
Apraava Energy forayed into solar power generation with a 100 MW plant in 2016 through a joint venture in Veltoor,
Telangana. Apraava Energy acquired two more solar plants in 2018. In 2020, Apraava Energy increased the size of
its solar energy portfolio by more than 70% by entering into an agreement to acquire three of its solar projects. The
latest addition to Apraava’s solar portfolio was a 250 MW solar farm in Dedasari, Rajasthan in 2021.
In line with Apraava Energy’s vision of investing in a low-carbon and clean energy portfolio, Apraava Energy
marked its entry into the power transmission sector in 2019 with the acquisition of 240 km transmission line. With
this, Apraava Energy has broadened its portfolio to straddle two out of the three main segments in India’s power
value chain. In December 2021 Apraava Energy acquired a 254 km Transmission line from Kalpataru-Mariani
Transmission Limited passing through 3 states in North- East India i.e. Manipur, Nagaland and Assam.
The company has also built a 1,320 MW supercritical coal-fired power plant in Jhajjar, Haryana. The Jhajjar Power
Plant has been commercially operational since mid-2012. It is one of the first few power plants in India to
operationalize the Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) unit which helps reduce ~ 85% of SO2 emissions.
The plant has also won the Frost & Sullivan and TERI Jury Special Mention Award in 2019 for reducing its specific
water consumption to 2.11 m³/ MWh against a statutory limit of 3.5 m³/ MWh.
The Organization is engaged in Greenfield development of Power Generation/Transmission assets as well as their
Acquisition. The business objectives in either case can be met only if the asset performs to the business assumptions.
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Engineering plays a key role in translating that business assumptions into engineering designs which can make sure
that business objectives are met sustainably.
The organization is further diversifying into Power distribution business including Advanced Metering business.
This would uniquely position organization’s presence across the entire power sector value chain.
The mandate of the BD & Commercial (Renewable) function is to build and expand the Renewable Energy business
(Greenfield/ Brownfield projects) of Apraava Energy. This involves sourcing, evaluating, and optimizing
opportunities in power generation as well as new businesses such as energy storage, green hydrogen, etc. This also
requires maintaining strong relationships with various industry associations, governmental bodies, etc.
Job Purpose:
Provide technical support for multiple Apraava Energy projects like wind, solar PV, Transmission & Distribution
(T&D) and other associated projects in area of Civil and foundation and structural engineering
2. ORGANISATIONAL CHART
Head Engineering
Manager - Technical
Support
Deputy Manager -
Technical Support
(Civil and Structural
Enginering)
3. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Accountabilities Major Activities
Civil and structural Engineering for Key accountabilities and deliverables
greenfield renewable and/or & transmission • Site Assessment and Selection: Conduct feasibility studies and
projects site assessments to determine the suitability of locations for solar
plant construction.
Analyze topography, soil conditions, and other geological factors
that might impact the design and construction.
• Preparing the survey of quantities according to the site condition
and provide inputs for land development and civil foundation
suggest cost control strategies such as reduction in earthwork
construction, foundation, ground improvement works.
• Finalizing Civil engineering specifications requirements in
reference to RFP
/tender document and Prepare the OTR (Owners technical
requirement)
• Design foundations, support structures, access roads, drainage
systems, and other civil infrastructure required for the greenfield
renewable and transmission projects.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety
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or quality.
• Review and approve the design basis reports, structural and Civil
engineering drawing submitted by engineering consultant and
provide inputs for value engineering and optimization of drawings
ensuring the applicable IS standards and regulations.
• Prepare and Implement quality control measures and QAP and
FQAP checks to ensure that civil infrastructure meets design
standards and specifications.
Coordination and Collaboration during • Support for site survey, Geotechnical investigation, topography,
design and execution of the projects and hydrology study.
• Review, respond and comment on engineering reports and
studies for civil and structural design elements on all projects.
• Coordinate with 3rd party engineer and project team for
resolution of field issue. and non-conformance related to civil
matters arises during the execution phase of the projects,
Developing self and others • Continue to learn and remain updated on design guidelines,
standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Apraava
Energy Ltd. policies and procedures.
• Engage in achieving self-reliance on civil engineering in Solar
PV Systems / Wind Power / Substation / Transmission line
foundation and structure.
• Facilitate sharing of new developments in Technology in
civil engineering with the wider audience.
4. DECISIONS
Decisions made by job holder
As per the defined authority matrix
Approvals within the Apraava Energy CMAM matrix
Appointment of external consultants
Shortlisting of potential investment opportunities
5. INTERACTIONS
Internal Clients
Roles you need to interact with inside the organization to enable success in your day-to-day work
• All roles in Technical Support
• Operating Business Units within Apraava Energy
• Business Development teams (Renewable, T&D and M&A)
• Project Execution team
• Apraava Energy India Management team
• Technical teams at CLP Hong Kong
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External Clients
Roles you need to interact with outside the organization to enable success in your day-to-day work
Vendors / EPC partners / Consultants / Contract partners
6. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Educational Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field. Master's degree is a plus.
Functional Skills
• Understanding of application of various standards and regulations for Civil Design & Engineering perspective
including but not limited to IS 456, IS 2062, IS 875, IS-2911, IS 801, IS 802 etc.
• Sound understanding of civil engineering principles, geotechnical engineering, and construction management.
• Experience with solar plant projects or renewable energy projects is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in using relevant software AutoCAD, Civil 3D, STAAD Pro for design, analysis.
• Good hand of experience using different mapping tool/system - Google earth, GPS, Survey, DGPS and drone
survey.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Review Vendor engineering documents with respect to Civil & Structural design.
• Perform design of both steel and concrete structures.
• Prepare master document list and design basis reports for civil activities.
• Perform civil design analysis and calculations according to project requirements /DBR.
• Prepare BOQs as per drawings and suggest economic design practices.
• Design of RCC road section, Storm water Drainage, water sump & Culverts.
• Design of Tower Foundation of Lighting cum Lightening Mast.
• Grading Layout of Pooling Substation / Land Development drawing.
• Design of lattice tower structures, burnt oil tank /DG Set, Axillary Transformer Foundation, Oil sump pits,
boundary walls, isolator, CVT, CT, PT etc.
Substation & Transmission Line Design
• Perform the analysis & design of structural & civil elements like GIS building / control room buildings,
transformer foundations, outdoor equipment foundations, security building, staff quarters, roads, and drainage.
• Design of transmission towers, connections, and foundations up to 765kV as per Indian standards by
considering appropriate loads like wind, seismic, sag tension, etc.
• Develop drawings of single and multi-circuit transmission towers and foundations in different soil strata.
• Review rigging charts and tower test proto and type test reports.
Solar and Wind Design
• Design of module mounting structures (MMS) with thorough knowledge of latest practices.
• Review grading quantities and topography reports and suggest the appropriate measures to minimize land
development expenditure.
• Review the design of MCR, ICR, string combiner box structures and their foundations.
• Review WTG foundation drawings and ensure applicability to project site locations.
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• Determine construction cost and material estimates based on civil designs.
Relevant and total years of Experience
Overall experience: 5 to 10 years
Specific experience in:
Site survey and Geotechnical investigation.
Substation and Transmission line Civil and structural engineering and/or Solar Structural and foundation
design and analysis.
Consultancy in Engineering background in a similar field can also be considered.
