Environmental & Social Expert (Hydropower & Pumped Storage Projects)

AECOM; Bageshwar; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Environmental & Social Expert for a Pumped Storage Project in India. The role oversees ESMP implementation, environmental monitoring, and community engagement while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and land acquisition considerations.

Responsibilities include supervising EMP, coordinating monitoring, and reviewing compliance reports to support safe, sustainable project execution and CSR activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate Civil Engineer or M.Sc in Environment Science required.
• 12+ years of experience in ESIA/ESMP or environmental management for large projects.

Responsibilities

• Monitor EMP implementation and environmental mitigation measures.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring and reporting.
• Review compliance reports and ensure regulatory alignment.
• Engage with communities and address CSR issues.
• Support land acquisition issues and ESMP compliance.

Skills

Environmental management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Education

Graduate Civil Engineer

M.Sc in Environment Science

Job description

Job Summary:

The Environmental & Social Expert shall be responsible for monitoring compliance with environmental clearances, statutory approvals, and social safeguard requirements during the execution of the Pumped Storage Project. The expert shall oversee implementation of the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), coordinate environmental monitoring and community engagement activities, and ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations, rehabilitation and resettlement requirements, and contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor EMP implementation.
• Supervise environmental mitigation measures.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring.
• Monitor waste management.
• Review compliance reports.
• Coordinate with statutory agencies.
• Address community issues.
• Monitor CSR activities.
• Support land acquisition issues.
• Prepare environmental reports. Qualifications

Qualification

• Graduate Civil Engineer/M.Sc in Environment Science
• Experience 12+ Years