Hydro Power Development Manager

Michael Page; Surabaya ꦱꦸꦫꦧꦪ; On-site; IDR 600,000,000 - 1,000,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Regional career development

Impact on Indonesia's renewable energy

Job summary

Michael Page seeks a Hydropower Development Manager to identify and develop hydroelectric projects from early assessment to investment approval across Indonesia.

You will lead hydrological studies, manage feasibility work, coordinate consultants, and build compelling business cases to support investment decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil/Water Resources related field.
• 8–15 years in hydropower or renewable energy development.
• Experience with feasibility studies and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate hydropower opportunities across Indonesia.
• Lead site screening, resource assessment, and hydrological studies.
• Manage pre-feasibility to bankable feasibility studies.
• Coordinate consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare business cases, CAPEX/OPEX, and investment presentations.

Skills

Hydropower development

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering / Hydrology / Renewable Energy

Job description

• Lead the development of strategic hydropower projects across Indonesia
• Excellent career growth and leadership exposure

About Our Client

Our client is a leading renewable energy developer with a strong commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions across Indonesia. As part of its growth strategy, the company is seeking an experienced Hydropower Development Manager to identify, evaluate, and develop hydroelectric power projects from early-stage assessment through to investment approval.

Job Description

• Identify and evaluate potential hydropower project opportunities across Indonesia.
• Conduct site screening and resource assessment based on hydrological, topographical, and environmental data.
• Lead hydrological studies to determine river flow characteristics, water availability, and power generation potential.
• Manage pre-feasibility, feasibility, and bankable feasibility studies for hydropower projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultants, including hydrologists, geologists, environmental specialists, and engineering teams.
• Develop project concepts, energy yield projections, technical configurations, and implementation strategies.
• Conduct project risk assessments covering technical, environmental, permitting, social, and commercial aspects.
• Support land acquisition, permitting, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory approval processes.
• Prepare project business cases, CAPEX/OPEX estimates, financial models, and investment presentations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to advance projects through development milestones and investment approval stages.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Renewable Energy, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8-15 years of experience in hydropower development, renewable energy development, water resource planning, or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience conducting or managing hydrological assessments and feasibility studies for hydroelectric projects.
• Strong understanding of river basin analysis, watershed management, hydrology modelling, and hydroelectric power generation.
• Experience working with engineering consultants, environmental specialists, and government agencies.
• Sound knowledge of project economics, financial evaluation, and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex development projects from concept through feasibility stage.
• Strong stakeholder management and project leadership capabilities.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role in Indonesia's renewable energy transition.
• Exposure to large-scale hydropower and renewable energy projects.
• Regional career development opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration package and attractive long-term growth prospects.

Quote job ref: JN-082026-7088416