Senior Manager - EHV Line Development

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Company Details:

Company : Leading Company in Chennai

Position : Senior Manager -EHV Line Development

Qualification : B.E/B.Tech(Electrical)

Location : Chennai

Salary : Negotiable

Experience : Min 12 years

Job Description

1. Senior Manager EHV Line Development

Job Purpose

The EHV Line Development Manager will oversee the end-to-end planning, engineering, route optimization, statutory approvals, and execution of Extra High Voltage (EHV) transmission lines and pooling substations (PSS). This role is critical for connecting large-scale generation projects (such as wind and solar farms) to the central grid network.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Route Optimization: Identify, survey, and finalize optimal route alignments for EHV transmission lines, minimizing right-of-way (RoW) obstacles and environmental impact.
  
• Engineering & Technical Oversight: Collaborate with engineering teams to review tower designs, conductor configurations, sag-tension calculations, and substation integration plans.
  
• Statutory Approvals & Compliance: Secure all necessary statutory clearances, including forest clearances, highway/railway/river crossings, aviation clearances, and approvals from state utilities or CEA (Central Electricity Authority).
  
• Right-of-Way (RoW) Management: Lead negotiations and resolve land-owner disputes, crop/tree compensation issues, and local community grievances along the transmission route.
  
• Vendor & Contractor Management: Oversee EPC contractors, turn-key vendors, and survey agencies. Monitor progress, quality of workmanship, and adherence to safety standards.
  
• Customer Management: Provides necessary documents to the customer as per requirements and handle regular customer review meetings.
  
• Grid Connectivity Coordination: Liaison closely with State Transmission Utilities (STUs), Power Grid Corporation (PGCIL), and Load Despatch Centres to ensure seamless charging and commissioning of lines.
  
• Interested candidates connect @8939837011/deeparani.s@voltechgroup.com