LEAD Design Hydrology

The Role holder will be responsible to lead and oversee all hydrology related design and analysis activities across projects, ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance and alignment with organizational goals. The role involves strategic planning, team leadership, high level coordination and subject matter expertise.

Preferred candidate profile:

• To lead and manage the hydrology design function across multiple infrastructure/water sector projects (e.g., dams, flood control, highways, irrigation, stormwater management).
• Study of Catchment area, topography, river slopes and existing spanning arrangement & HFL local enquiry of structures for estimation of design discharge of major and minor bridge.
• Analysis of river system for flood control measures, HFL calculation, channel modification and preparation of city drainage master plan.
• Approve high-level work plans outlining key activities and timelines.
• Finalize estimates and resource plans (time, manpower, etc.) for design assignments.
• Oversee timely execution of design assignments, ensuring adherence to codal requirements, contractual obligations, and GRIL quality standards.
• Establish design guidelines for planning and bidding teams across bid types.
• Monitor progress, identify schedule deviations, and ensure timely, high-quality, and safe deliverables.
• Own SOPs for the design function; define SLAs to meet statutory and GRIL quality standards. Promote design optimization and innovative construction methods for cost efficiency.
• Coordinate with business units, consultants, and government officials for approvals and high-level discussions.
• Keep clients and Head Design informed on progress and facilitate timely input for assignment completion.
• Support development and engagement of the team, ensuring capability building through continuous learning and innovative practices.

M Tech in Hydrology / Water Resource Engineering with 15 - 18 years of experience in large scale infrastructure projects (highways / tunnels, metros, railways)