Hydropower / Water resources Expert

Location: New Delhi, with regular site travel

Reports to: Directors

Experience: 15+ years, civil / structural engineering on infrastructure projects

Type: Full-time, permanent employment

About the role

This role pertains to the technical side of our hydropower, pumped storage and irrigation practice. We are routinely undertaking project reports, design review and PMC delivery, and this role supports the leadership team in the same.

Key responsibilities

Project reports (PFR / DPR)

• Prepare Pre-Feasibility Reports and Detailed Project Reports for hydroelectric, pumped storage and irrigation projects: project layout, alternatives study, design basis, quantities, cost estimates and construction schedules.
• Plan project layouts and components: river diversion, dam / barrage, intake, desilting arrangement, HRT, surge shaft, pressure shaft / penstock, powerhouse, tailrace; upper and lower reservoirs and water conductor system for pumped storage; canals and distribution structures for irrigation.
• Take DPRs through CEA / CWC / GSI / CSMRS appraisal: reply to directorate queries, coordinate clearances and secure Techno-Economic Clearance (TEC).
• Technical due diligence on new and stressed assets, including inputs for acquisition or resolution plans.

Design and engineering review

• Review hydraulic and structural designs, drawings and design reports from developers, EPC contractors and design consultants.
• Check compliance with IS / BIS codes, CWC and CEA guidelines; carry out independent hydraulic and structural checks where needed.
• Review model study reports (dam, spillway, energy dissipation, intake) and their incorporation into design.
• Vet BOQs, cost estimates and rate analyses.

Project planning and PMC

• Prepare and maintain project plans and schedules; track progress, cost and critical path.
• Monitor civil, HM and EM contractors on behalf of clients: quality, safety, milestone verification and payment certification.
• Assess change of scope, variations, extension-of-time and contractor claims.
• Prepare periodic progress and MIS reports for clients.

Contracts and stakeholders

• Prepare tender documents and tender engineering reports, evaluate bids and support contractor selection.
• Liaise with CEA, CWC, MoEF&CC, state utilities, lenders and site teams to resolve technical issues.

Skills and tools

• Working knowledge of all relevant and latest software / design tools, including proficiency in working on MS Word / Excel
• Working knowledge of IS codes for dams, spillways, water conductor systems and powerhouses; CEA / CWC DPR guidelines.
• Strong technical report writing and presentation skills in English.