Associate General Manager - Civil -Nuclear Project

Purpose/Objective

The Lead Civil Engineering will be responsible for end-to-end civil, structural, geotechnical, seismic, and construction engineering activities for nuclear power projects.
The role will lead the engineering and integration of safety-class nuclear structures, reactor buildings, turbine buildings, intake and outfall systems, cooling water structures, and balance-of-plant infrastructure while ensuring compliance with nuclear regulatory requirements, international codes, and project delivery objectives.
The position will support the Head – Nuclear Engineering in establishing engineering standards, design governance, constructability excellence, and internal capability development for nuclear civil engineering.
The role aligns with AAEL's objective of building a strong in-house engineering organization and Design Authority capability,

Key Responsibilities of Role

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Nuclear Civil Engineering Delivery - Lead civil and structural engineering delivery from site selection through commissioning and operational handover.
- Ensure civil engineering deliverables are issued in line with project schedules and regulatory milestones.
- Coordinate engineering activities between technology providers, Owner's Engineers, EPC contractors, and design consultants.
- Monitor engineering progress and proactively resolve design and construction bottlenecks.
- Support project execution by ensuring civil readiness for procurement, construction, and commissioning.
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Nuclear Structures and Building Engineering - Lead engineering oversight for:- Nuclear Island Structures- Reactor Building - Containment Structures - Fuel Handling Building - Reactor Auxiliary and Station Auxiliary Building - Safeguard Buildings - Radioactive Waste Management Facilities - Emergency Control Facilities - Conventional Island & BOP Structures- Turbine Generator Building - Cooling Water Structures - Switchyard Structures - Administrative Buildings - Warehouses and Service Buildings - Water Treatment Facilities - Fire Water Reservoirs and Pump Houses - Site Infrastructure- Roads and Rail Connectivity - Internal Logistics Corridors - Drainage Systems - Security Infrastructure - Construction Facilities 1.
Geotechnical, Seismic and Siting Engineering - Lead review and integration of geotechnical investigations.
- Support seismic hazard assessments and site-specific response studies.
- Coordinate design inputs arising from:- Seismotectonic studies - Geological investigations - Geophysical investigations - Soil-structure interaction analyses - Liquefaction assessments - Foundation engineering studies, etc.
- Ensure civil designs adequately address site-specific nuclear safety requirements.
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Design Review and Structural Engineering - Review and approve engineering calculations, structural analyses, and design reports.
- Ensure engineering compliance with:- AERB Nuclear Safety Codes - IAEA Standards - ASME Requirements - ACI Codes - IS Codes - RCC-G/RCC-CW requirements where applicable - Lead design reviews for safety-class structures.
- Ensure adequate consideration of:- Seismic Loads - Thermal Loads - Blast Loads - Aircraft Impact Loads - Flooding Events - Extreme Weather Events - Review design optimization opportunities while maintaining nuclear safety margins.
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Procurement and Package Engineering - Support and develop technical specifications for civil and structural packages.
- Support tender evaluations and technical bid assessments.
- Review contractor methodologies and construction plans.
- Provide technical inputs for major packages, including:- Reactor Building Construction - Containment Construction - Cooling Water Systems - Intake and Outfall Structures - Piling and Foundation Works - Structural Steel Systems - Support supplier qualification and technical audits.
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Construction Engineering & Field Support - Provide engineering support during construction.
- Resolve site technical queries and field design issues.
- Review non-conformances and technical deviations.
- Ensure compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
- Support modular construction and advanced construction methodologies where applicable.
- Lead constructability and value engineering reviews.
- Ensuring QA compliance for both design and site works.
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Regulatory and Licensing Support - Support preparation of civil engineering submissions for:- Site Approval - Construction Consent - Safety Reviews - Commissioning Approvals - Interface with AERB and technical review organizations on civil engineering matters.
- Support safety case development related to civil and structural design.
- Ensure full traceability of engineering decisions and regulatory commitments.
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Design Authority and Engineering Governance - Support implementation of Design Authority processes for civil engineering.
- Maintain configuration control for all safety-related structures.
- Review and approve design changes affecting safety, constructability, operability, or licensing.
- Ensure engineering records and design basis documents are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
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Capability Building & Engineering Excellence - Develop internal expertise in nuclear civil engineering.
- Establish design standards, engineering procedures, and review mechanisms.
- Mentor junior engineers and develop succession pipelines.
- Capture lessons learned from Indian and international nuclear projects.
- Drive adoption of: - BIM/Digital Engineering - Digital Twins - Advanced Construction Technologies - Modular Construction Techniques

Technical Competencies

Strong understanding of nuclear plant civil and structural design.
,Experience in seismic and safety-class structure design.
,Knowledge of nuclear regulatory expectations and licensing requirements.
,Ability to manage interdisciplinary engineering interfaces.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications & Experience - 15+ years of experience in nuclear power plant design and construction.
- Minimum 8–10 years in major civil engineering leadership roles in nuclear power plant construction.
Exposure to nuclear plant siting, seismic qualification, safety-class structural design in nuclear projects would be highly preferred.
This role supports the broader engineering mandate under the Head – Nuclear Engineering, who owns