Executive Leadership
Nakka Govinda Raju
Deputy General Manager / EHV Transmission & Substation Specialist
Electrical professional with 28+ years of experience in EHV transmission lines and substations up to 765kV, specializing in project execution, commissioning, and large-scale infrastructure delivery.
Biography
Electrical Engineering professional with 28+ years of experience in erection, testing, and commissioning of high-voltage transmission lines and substations.
Specialized in execution of EHV transmission systems up to 765kV, including AIS/GIS substations, transmission line construction, and grid connectivity projects.
Proven expertise in project management, resource planning, team leadership, and cost optimization across large-scale infrastructure projects.
Extensive experience working with leading organizations such as PGCIL, AP Transco, Telangana Transco, TANTRANSCO, KPTCL, and MPPTCL.
Strong background in site execution, contractor coordination, quality assurance, and safety compliance while ensuring timely project delivery.
Skilled in handling multi-location projects, managing subcontractors, and delivering high-performance outcomes in transmission and substation domains.
Specialized in execution of EHV transmission systems up to 765kV, including AIS/GIS substations, transmission line construction, and grid connectivity projects.
Proven expertise in project management, resource planning, team leadership, and cost optimization across large-scale infrastructure projects.
Extensive experience working with leading organizations such as PGCIL, AP Transco, Telangana Transco, TANTRANSCO, KPTCL, and MPPTCL.
Strong background in site execution, contractor coordination, quality assurance, and safety compliance while ensuring timely project delivery.
Skilled in handling multi-location projects, managing subcontractors, and delivering high-performance outcomes in transmission and substation domains.
Professional Experience
Deputy General Manager – GR Infra Projects Limited (May 2025 – Present)
Leading large-scale transmission projects (1000MW & 1500MW SEZ projects)
Managing 400kV substations and transmission systems execution
Associate General Manager – MEIL (2018 – 2025)
Executed GIS/AIS substations and transmission lines across multiple states
Managed projects worth 1000+ crores
Senior Manager – Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd (2016 – 2018)
Delivered 765kV and 400kV transmission line projects
Manager – Gammon India Ltd (2014 – 2016)
Managed execution of 765kV transmission systems
Assistant Manager – KEC International Ltd (2010 – 2014)
Executed multiple 132kV–765kV transmission projects
Asst. Manager – Maytas Infra Ltd (2008 – 2010)
Managed site execution and resource planning
Senior Engineer – ICSA India Ltd (2006 – 2008)
Worked on transmission line erection and commissioning
Project Engineer – G.E.T Engineering Construction Pvt Ltd (2001 – 2006)
Handled substations and wind energy evacuation systems
Site In-Charge – V. Srinivasulu Electrical Works (1996 – 2001)
Managed distribution and substation works
Leading large-scale transmission projects (1000MW & 1500MW SEZ projects)
Managing 400kV substations and transmission systems execution
Associate General Manager – MEIL (2018 – 2025)
Executed GIS/AIS substations and transmission lines across multiple states
Managed projects worth 1000+ crores
Senior Manager – Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd (2016 – 2018)
Delivered 765kV and 400kV transmission line projects
Manager – Gammon India Ltd (2014 – 2016)
Managed execution of 765kV transmission systems
Assistant Manager – KEC International Ltd (2010 – 2014)
Executed multiple 132kV–765kV transmission projects
Asst. Manager – Maytas Infra Ltd (2008 – 2010)
Managed site execution and resource planning
Senior Engineer – ICSA India Ltd (2006 – 2008)
Worked on transmission line erection and commissioning
Project Engineer – G.E.T Engineering Construction Pvt Ltd (2001 – 2006)
Handled substations and wind energy evacuation systems
Site In-Charge – V. Srinivasulu Electrical Works (1996 – 2001)
Managed distribution and substation works
Education
B.Tech in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Quick Facts
IndustryPower & Energy
Statusactive
RegionDomestic & Global