Technical Principal (Engineering Manager)

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management:

• Lead the design and engineering efforts for dam and hydropower structures including gravity dams, arch dams, embankments, and appurtenant works.
• Manage detailed engineering tasks for large hydro and PSP projects, including feasibility studies, DPRs, and construction-level drawings.

• Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical direction for hydraulic structures, intake/outlet works, penstocks, spillways, surge shafts, and powerhouses.
• Supervise structural analysis, hydrological modeling, geotechnical investigations, and hydraulic design.

• Coordination and Review:

• Coordinate with internal teams, external consultants, and clients for alignment on project deliverables.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, reports, BOQs, specifications, and tender documents.

• Compliance and Quality:

• Ensure compliance with national and international standards (IS, ICOLD, USBR, FERC, etc.).
• Implement quality assurance processes during engineering and documentation.

• Site and Client Interface:

• Support site teams during construction with engineering clarifications and design adjustments.
• Attend client and statutory review meetings and provide expert input.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of hydraulic and structural design of dams and hydropower components.
• Experience with design codes, numerical modeling tools (e.g., SAP2000, STAAD, PLAXIS, HEC-RAS), and CAD software.
• Ability to interpret geological and hydrological data.
• Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and engineering schedules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience:

• At least 3 full lifecycle projects (DPR to construction) in hydropower or PSP.
• Exposure to pumped storage plant layouts and reversible turbine systems.
• Experience with international projects or joint ventures is a plus.