Dam Design Specialist

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Dam Design Specialist [National Expert]

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and engineering activities of dams and related structures including spillways, intakes, outlets, galleries, and stilling basins.
• Provide technical expertise in feasibility studies, concept design, detailed engineering, and construction support for dam projects.
• Conduct structural analysis and stability checks using national and international standards.
• Ensure integration of geotechnical, hydrological, and seismic considerations into the dam design.
• Review existing designs and suggest improvements for safety, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including hydraulic engineers, geologists, and environmental specialists.
• Support the preparation of design reports, drawings, BOQs, specifications, and tender documents.
• Ensure compliance with national and international dam safety guidelines and standards.
• Participate in project review meetings, technical discussions with stakeholders, and provide expert input during construction phases.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Postgraduate Degree in Structural Engineering or Water Resources Engineering is mandatory.
• Minimum

  15 years of experience

  in planning, design, and detailed engineering of dams and their appurtenances.
• Must have worked on at least

  5 large dam projects

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• In-depth knowledge of IS codes, USACE, ICOLD, and other relevant international standards.
• Proficient in design and analysis software such as STAAD Pro, SAP2000, Plaxis, or similar tools.
• Experience in risk assessment, dam safety, and rehabilitation of existing dams will be an added advantage.