Here’s a typical organizational hierarchy for an EPC company managing Transmission Line and
Substation projects (220kV–380kV). This structure can vary based on company size and project scale, but
it covers the main roles and reporting lines.
EPC Organizational Hierarchy
For Transmission Line & Substation Projects
1. Top Management
Managing Director (MD) / CEO
Overall strategic leadership, business decisions, client relationships.
Project Director / Senior Project Manager
Overall project oversight, coordination between transmission line and substation projects, client
interface.
2. Project Management
Project Manager (PM)
Responsible for end-to-end project execution, schedule, budget, and quality.
Deputy Project Manager / Assistant Project Manager
Supports PM in daily operations and coordination.
3. Engineering Department
Chief Engineer / Engineering Manager
Leads design, engineering standards, technical solutions for both transmission and substation.
Electrical Engineer(s)
Design and review of electrical systems (transmission lines, switchgear, protection).
Civil/Structural Engineer(s)
Design of foundations, towers, buildings, and related civil works.
Protection & Control Engineer(s)
Protection relay settings, control system design.
Drafting & CAD Team
Prepare drawings, as-built documents, revisions.
4. Procurement Department
Procurement Manager
Oversees sourcing and purchasing of materials and equipment.
Procurement Officers / Buyers
Handle vendor negotiations, purchase orders, expediting.
Quality Inspector / Vendor Inspector
Conduct inspections and verify material quality at vendor premises.
5. Construction Department
Construction Manager / Site Manager
Oversees field activities for both transmission line and substation construction.
Civil Construction Supervisor
Manages earthworks, foundations, structural work.
Electrical Construction Supervisor
Manages equipment installation, cabling, assembly.
Commissioning Engineer / Supervisor
Responsible for testing, commissioning, and energization.
6. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Department
HSE Manager / HSE Engineer
Develops and implements safety policies, audits, and compliance.
Safety Officer(s)
Conduct daily safety inspections, training, and incident reporting on-site.
Safety Supervisor(s)
Supervises safe work practices and immediate safety enforcement on site.
7. Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) Department
QA/QC Manager
Ensures quality standards, compliance with specifications.
QA/QC Inspectors
Conduct inspections during procurement, construction, and commissioning.
8. Support Functions
Document Controller
Manages project documents, drawings, correspondence, and reports.
Logistics Coordinator
Manages material movement, site deliveries, storage.
Finance & Admin
Budget control, payroll, contracts, HR functions.