Job Requirements
Civil Engineer –
Pumped Storage Projects (Design)
Department: Engineering (PSP Vertical)
Reports To: Project Manager / Head – Civil Engineering /Business Head
Location: Corporate Office / Project Site
Job Purpose
To
design, plan, and oversee execution of civil infrastructure for PSPs —
dams/dykes, reservoirs, water conductor systems, powerhouse (surface/underground), and allied structures — ensuring technical soundness, safety, and adherence to schedule and budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Support/lead preparation of Pre-Feasibility Reports (PFR) and Detailed Project Reports (DPR) covering layout, dam/dyke design, tunnels, penstocks, surge shafts, and powerhouse structures.
- Carry out hydraulic design of waterways, reservoir capacity computations, and dam break/flood routing analysis.
- Coordinate structural design of dams, spillways, intake/outlet structures, and underground works with design consultants.
- Review and validate designs against IS codes, CEA/CWC guidelines, and Dam Safety Act requirements.
- Plan construction methodology for large earthwork, concrete, tunnelling (D&B/TBM), and underground cavern excavation.
- Prepare BOQs, cost estimates, and technical specifications for tendering of civil works packages.
- Monitor on-site execution — quality control, safety compliance, progress tracking against project schedule (Primavera/MS Project).
- Coordinate with geotechnical, electro-mechanical, and environmental teams for integrated project delivery.
- Liaise with statutory authorities (CWC, CEA, State Dam Safety Organizations) for design approvals.
- Manage contractor and consultant interfaces, including review of contractor drawings and method statements.
Qualifications
Work Experience
- B.Tech/B.E. in Civil Engineering (M.Tech in Water Resources / Structural / Geotechnical Engineering preferred for senior roles).
Experience
- 5–15 years in civil design/execution of hydropower, dams, tunnels, or PSP projects.
- Demonstrated experience in at least one large dam, tunnel, or underground powerhouse project.
Key Skills
- Dam and hydraulic structure design
- Tunnelling and underground works (D&B, TBM methods)
- Proficiency in design software (STAAD Pro, AutoCAD, Civil 3D) and scheduling tools (Primavera P6/MSP)
- Strong grasp of IS codes, CWC/CEA guidelines, and Dam Safety regulations
- Contract and BOQ management
- Site execution and stakeholder coordination
