Associate General Manager - Civil -Nuclear Project

Adani Group; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group's Lead Civil Engineer for nuclear power projects will oversee end-to-end civil, structural, geotechnical, seismic, and construction engineering activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and project delivery milestones. This senior role requires 15+ years in nuclear plant design/construction, with 8–10 years in leadership.

You will drive Design Authority, governance, and capability development while advancing BIM, digital engineering, and advanced construction

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of nuclear plant civil and structural design.
• Experience in seismic and safety-class structure design.
• Knowledge of nuclear regulatory expectations and licensing requirements.
• Ability to manage interdisciplinary engineering interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Nuclear Civil Engineering Delivery - Lead civil and structural engineering delivery from site selection through commissioning and operational handover.
• Nuclear Structures and Building Engineering - Lead engineering oversight for reactor and balancing structures and facilities.
• Geotechnical, Seismic and Siting Engineering - Lead review and integration of geotechnical investigations and site-specific studies.
• Design Review and Structural Engineering - Review and approve engineering calculations and ensure compliance with codes and safety margins.

Skills

Nuclear civil design

Seismic design

Nuclear regulations

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Purpose/Objective

The Lead Civil Engineering will be responsible for end-to-end civil, structural, geotechnical, seismic, and construction engineering activities for nuclear power projects. The role will lead the engineering and integration of safety-class nuclear structures, reactor buildings, turbine buildings, intake and outfall systems, cooling water structures, and balance-of-plant infrastructure while ensuring compliance with nuclear regulatory requirements, international codes, and project delivery objectives. The position will support the Head – Nuclear Engineering in establishing engineering standards, design governance, constructability excellence, and internal capability development for nuclear civil engineering. The role aligns with AAEL's objective of building a strong in-house engineering organization and Design Authority capability,

Key Responsibilities of Role

• 1. Nuclear Civil Engineering Delivery - Lead civil and structural engineering delivery from site selection through commissioning and operational handover. - Ensure civil engineering deliverables are issued in line with project schedules and regulatory milestones. - Coordinate engineering activities between technology providers, Owner's Engineers, EPC contractors, and design consultants. - Monitor engineering progress and proactively resolve design and construction bottlenecks. - Support project execution by ensuring civil readiness for procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• 1. Nuclear Structures and Building Engineering - Lead engineering oversight for: - Nuclear Island Structures- Reactor Building - Containment Structures - Fuel Handling Building - Reactor Auxiliary and Station Auxiliary Building - Safeguard Buildings - Radioactive Waste Management Facilities - Emergency Control Facilities - Conventional Island & BOP Structures- Turbine Generator Building - Cooling Water Structures - Switchyard Structures - Administrative Buildings - Warehouses and Service Buildings - Water Treatment Facilities - Fire Water Reservoirs and Pump Houses - Site Infrastructure- Roads and Rail Connectivity - Internal Logistics Corridors - Drainage Systems - Security Infrastructure - Construction Facilities
• 1. Geotechnical, Seismic and Siting Engineering - Lead review and integration of geotechnical investigations. - Support seismic hazard assessments and site-specific response studies. - Coordinate design inputs arising from: - Seismotectonic studies - Geological investigations - Geophysical investigations - Soil-structure interaction analyses - Liquefaction assessments - Foundation engineering studies, etc. - Ensure civil designs adequately address site-specific nuclear safety requirements.
• 1. Design Review and Structural Engineering - Review and approve engineering calculations, structural analyses, and design reports. - Ensure engineering compliance with: - AERB Nuclear Safety Codes - IAEA Standards - ASME Requirements - ACI Codes - IS Codes - RCC-G/RCC-CW requirements where applicable - Lead design reviews for safety-class structures. - Ensure adequate consideration of: - Seismic Loads - Thermal Loads - Blast Loads - Aircraft Impact Loads - Flooding Events - Extreme Weather Events - Review design optimization opportunities while maintaining nuclear safety margins.
• 1. Procurement and Package Engineering - Support and develop technical specifications for civil and structural packages. - Support tender evaluations and technical bid assessments. - Review contractor methodologies and construction plans. - Provide technical inputs for major packages, including: - Reactor Building Construction - Containment Construction - Cooling Water Systems - Intake and Outfall Structures - Piling and Foundation Works - Structural Steel Systems - Support supplier qualification and technical audits.
• 1. Construction Engineering & Field Support - Provide engineering support during construction. - Resolve site technical queries and field design issues. - Review non-conformances and technical deviations. - Ensure compliance with approved drawings and specifications. - Support modular construction and advanced construction methodologies where applicable. - Lead constructability and value engineering reviews. - Ensuring QA compliance for both design and site works.
• 1. Regulatory and Licensing Support - Support preparation of civil engineering submissions for: - Site Approval - Construction Consent - Safety Reviews - Commissioning Approvals - Interface with AERB and technical review organizations on civil engineering matters. - Support safety case development related to civil and structural design. - Ensure full traceability of engineering decisions and regulatory commitments.
• 1. Design Authority and Engineering Governance - Support implementation of Design Authority processes for civil engineering. - Maintain configuration control for all safety-related structures. - Review and approve design changes affecting safety, constructability, operability, or licensing. - Ensure engineering records and design basis documents are maintained throughout the project timeline.
• 1. Capability Building & Engineering Excellence - Develop internal expertise in nuclear civil engineering. - Establish design standards, engineering procedures, and review mechanisms. - Mentor junior engineers and develop succession pipelines. - Capture lessons learned from Indian and international nuclear projects. - Drive adoption of: - BIM/Digital Engineering - Digital Twins - Advanced Construction Technologies - Modular Construction Techniques

Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of nuclear plant civil and structural design.
• Experience in seismic and safety-class structure design.
• Knowledge of nuclear regulatory expectations and licensing requirements.
• Ability to manage interdisciplinary engineering interfaces.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualifications & Experience - 15+ years of experience in nuclear power plant design and construction.
• Minimum 8–10 years in major civil engineering leadership roles in nuclear power plant construction.
• Exposure to nuclear plant siting, seismic qualification, safety-class structural design in nuclear projects would be highly preferred.
• This role supports the broader engineering mandate under the Head – Nuclear Engineering, who owns