Head - Design & Engineering (Hydro PSP)

ReNew; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 7,000,000 - 12,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNew is seeking a Head of Design & Engineering in Gurugram to provide end-to-end technical leadership for the design and engineering function across the PSP portfolio. The role drives engineering strategy, ensures design finalization across civil, hydro-mechanical, and electro-mechanical disciplines, and aligns outputs with constructability and lifecycle cost optimization.

The ideal candidate has 20–25 years of experience in large-scale hydro and pumped storage projects, strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• 20–25 years of relevant design/engineering experience in large hydro projects.
• Strong civil, hydro-mechanical, and electro-mechanical integration knowledge.
• Experience with EPC interfaces and DPR submissions.

Responsibilities

• Drive design finalization for civil, hydraulic, and electro‑mechanical systems.
• Oversee optimization of layouts and waterway configurations.
• Ensure quality and constructability across PSP projects.
• Identify value engineering to reduce capex and lifecycle costs.
• Coordinate DPR development and technical specifications.

Skills

Hydro design leadership

Civil engineering

EPC coordination

DPR review

Lifecycle cost optimization

Job description

About Company

Founded in 2011, ReNew, is one of the largest renewable energy companies globally, with a leadership position in India. Listed on Nasdaq under the ticker RNW, ReNew develops, builds, owns, and operates utility-scale wind energy projects, utility-scale solar energy projects, utility-scale firm power projects, and distributed solar energy projects. In addition to being a major independent power producer in India, ReNew is evolving to become an end-to-end decarbonization partner providing solutions in a just and inclusive manner in the areas of clean energy, green hydrogen, value-added energy offerings through digitalisation, storage, and carbon markets that increasingly are integral to addressing climate change. With a total capacity of more than 13.4 GW (including projects in pipeline), ReNew’s solar and wind energy projects are spread across 150+ sites, with a presence spanning 18 states in India, contributing to 1.9 % of India’s power capacity. Consequently, this has helped to avoid 0.5% of India’s total carbon emissions and 1.1% India’s total power sector emissions. In the over 10 years of its operation, ReNew has generated almost 1.3 lakh jobs, directly and indirectly. ReNew has achieved market leadership in the Indian renewable energy industry against the backdrop of the Government of India’s policies to promote growth of this sector. ReNew’s current group of stockholders contains several marquee investors including CPP Investments, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Goldman Sachs, GEF SACEF and JERA. Its mission is to play a pivotal role in meeting India’s growing energy needs in an efficient, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. ReNew stands committed to providing clean, safe, affordable, and sustainable energy for all and has been at the forefront of leading climate action in India.

Job Description

Role Overview

The Head of Design & Engineering will provide end-to-end technical leadership for the design and engineering function across the company's PSP portfolio. This role drives engineering strategy, ensures design finalization across all disciplines, and aligns technical outputs with constructability, lifecycle cost optimization, and fast-track project execution requirements.

Key Sector Exposure – Hydro & Pumped Storage

• End-to-end execution and management of large-scale hydroelectric projects (>200 MW) or Pumped Storage Projects (>500 MW).
• Complete design management encompassing civil, hydro-mechanical, and electro-mechanical integration.
• Optimization of project layouts, powerhouse sizing, deep‑seated design, and waterway configurations.
• Driving engineering strategy from conceptualization to design finalization.
• Alignment between technical design outputs and constructability requirements.
• Lifecycle cost optimization and value engineering across multi‑discipline project teams.
• Managing owner‑side engineering interfaces with EPC contractors, consultants, and statutory bodies.
• Coordination across civil, mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical design disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive design finalization for civil structures, hydraulic systems, and electro‑mechanical integration across all PSP projects.
• Oversee optimization of project layouts, powerhouse sizing, deep‑seated design, and waterway configurations.
• Ensure consistency and quality of technical standards across all projects in the portfolio.
• Review and validate designs for constructability, ensuring practical and efficient on‑site execution.
• Identify value engineering opportunities to optimize capital expenditure and lifecycle costs.
• Ensure design outputs support efficient procurement, tendering, and construction sequencing.
• Challenge consultant and contractor assumptions to protect project cost and schedule positions.
• Manage design interfaces between civil, hydro‑mechanical, and electro‑mechanical disciplines.
• Ensure resolution of interface clashes prior to tender award and construction.
• Maintain and review the Interface Register to ensure all cross‑discipline coordination is tracked and closed.
• Coordinate with project teams on DPR development, BOQ preparation, and technical specifications.
• Lead and conduct comprehensive design reviews, maintaining rigorous quality oversight at all project stages.
• Drive team development, performance management, and capability building within the engineering function.
• Interface with statutory bodies (CEA, CWC, CSMRS) on technical approvals and DPR submissions.

Stakeholder & Consultant Management

• Lead engagement with design consultants, review consultants, and technical advisory bodies.
• Evaluate and approve contractor and consultant technical submittals from an execution risk perspective.
• Support interaction with regulatory bodies and state authorities on technical approvals.
• Provide technical inputs for DPR development, project bankability, and investment readiness presentations.
• Represent the company's engineering function in external project reviews and stakeholder forums.

Location : Gurugram

Experience: 20 to 25 Years