Sheena Pillai
@sheenapillai
Project Manager at KPMG Advisory Services Pvt Ltd
Noida, UP
Sheena Pillai is a Structural Engineer with 28 years of professional experience across Power Generation, MSW, and T&D sectors. Her expertise includes detailed engineering, project management, and business development within multinational EPC companies and IPPs. She has managed complex projects, including those related to Solid Waste Management and large-scale power plants, demonstrating a unique combination of strong technical knowledge, commercial understanding, and leadership capacity.
Experience
Project Manager
KPMG India services LLP
Managed the prestigious Kerala Solid waste management project funded by WB and government of Kerala. Involved continuous interaction with various stakeholders including govt of Kerala, WB, municipalities, Suchitwa Mission, and Consultants.
Associate Vice President
Arthur D'little India Ltd
Handled business development and project management for an upcoming sports academy and center of excellence supported by the Government of UP. Managed SWM, infrastructure, and Power division tenders.
Head Substation & SWM Engineering & Construction (CIVIL)
M/s ESSEL INFRA-PROJECTS LIMITED
Oversaw overall Civil Engineering activities related to 400/220Kv & 400/132KV GIS Substations. Key roles included value added engineering for MSW projects, coordinating with various EPC bidders, Civil Contractors, and Site PMC. Managed Namami Gange STPP civil works and bidding/cost evaluation.
Additional General Manager
M/s UNIVERSAL CRESCENT POWER PRIVATE LIMITED (UCPPL)
Managed overall coordination and development activities for setting up multiple STPPs. Responsibilities included negotiations, finalization of LOAs, and coordinating clearances from State and Central Government authorities (e.g., MoEF).
Deputy General Manager
M/s INDIABULLS Power Limited
Responsible for design and optimization of Civil packages associated with 400KV Sub-Stations and Transmission Lines. Involved in business development and liaisoning works for transmission related activities.
Senior Engineering Manager
M/s GE T&D India Limited (Erstwhile ALSTOM T& D India Limited)
Handled design and detailed engineering of Switchyard Civil Works and e-BOP for large power plants. Provided overall design and detailed engineering for Civil Works associated with various substations for major clients like NTPC, PGCIL, and ADANI POWER.
Senior Engineer-Design & Engineering
M/s DESEIN Private Limited Consulting Engineers
Responsible for design and detailed engineering of civil and structural works associated with Thermal Power Plants. Conducted engineering coordination meetings and reviewed/approved engineering drawings.
Education
Government College of Engineering, Trivandrum
B.Tech.
Civil Engineering
IIT Delhi
M.Tech
Structural Engineering
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
Fast Track Business Management Program
Strategic Planning/Project Management
Licenses & Certifications
Municipal Solid waste management in Developing Countries
Coursera