Senior Lead Designer

Job Description

Overview

Our Transmission & Distribution (T&D) business delivers end-to-end engineering solutions for power networks, including substations, transmission lines, and grid modernization. We support integration of renewables, digital engineering, and global compliance standards to ensure reliable and sustainable energy delivery.

The BIM team drives digital transformation by creating accurate 3D models, enabling clash detection, and supporting Scan-to-BIM workflows. Opportunities include advanced modelling, project coordination, automation using tools like Dynamo, and collaboration on global projects—ideal for candidates passionate about innovation and multidisciplinary design.

AtkinsRéalis Global Technology Centre (GTC) is seeking an experienced Electrical BIM Designer with 8 to 15 years of Substation experience with Revit to join our Bangalore office. This role involves working on single and multi-disciplinary Substation projects (Green field and Brown field), focusing on delivering high-quality BIM and CAD outputs that meet international standards. The role spans Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution (T&D), Renewables, Infrastructure, and Nuclear domains.

Your role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead drawing and modelling production as a BIM coordinator for Electrical/Civil systems.
• Prepare SLDs, control schemes, layouts, 3D models, and hazardous area classifications.
• Develop substation layouts and infrastructure drawings including power, earthing, lighting, and protection systems.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with CAD/BIM standards.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to team motivation.
• Engage in BIM and Scan-to-BIM workflows.
• Support project setup, customization, and delivery tracking.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• We are seeking a highly experienced CAD/BIM professional with:
• Multidisciplinary exposure across Electrical, Civil, Structural, and Mechanical domains.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to mentor junior staff and manage teams effectively.
• A strong grasp of drawing standards, CAD/BIM protocols, and project workflows.
• Hands-on experience in Substation projects (Green field and Brown field), including project setup in Revit, layout preparation, support structure modelling, concrete structures reinforcement detailing, power, earthing, lighting, and protection systems.
• Familiarity with National Grid standards is a significant advantage.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Microstation, Dynamo, and other BIM-related tools.
• Exposure to international standards (UK, India, Middle East, APAC) and experience with Scan-to-BIM workflows.
• Ability to prepare and check complex drawings, ensuring quality and compliance with CAD/BIM standards.

 About you

Technical Competencies

Essential

• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Microstation, Dynamo.
• Strong understanding of CAD/BIM standards and drawing protocols.
• Ability to prepare and check complex drawings.
• Familiarity with Electrical/Structural/Mechanical design basics.
• Experience with EDMS and drawing control protocols.
• Capable of implementing GDC BMS & QSE procedures.
• Knowledge of project programming and resource utilization.

Desirable

• Exposure to international standards (UK, India, Middle East, APAC).
• Experience with 3D modelling and BIM standards.
• Familiarity with BEP and Xrefs.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Team-oriented with leadership potential.
• Detail-oriented and quality-focused.
• Capable of giving and receiving clear instructions.
• Proactive in career development and team contribution.
• Assertive and responsive to client requirements.
• Able to manage and motivate teams effectively.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage
• Medical insurance for you and your dependents
• Annual leave balance in accordance with local labour law
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions
• Opportunity for local and global internal transfers
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus program
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.