Head - Water Supply

InfraEn; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

InfraEn in Bengaluru, India is seeking an experienced Head Water Projects to lead technical activities for DPRs, engineering design, planning, and implementation of water and water-related infrastructure projects.

You will provide technical leadership across multiple projects, ensure quality and timely delivery, and coordinate with clients, government authorities, project teams, consultants, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering is required.
• Master's degree in Water Resources Engineering / Environmental Engineering / Hydraulic Engineering / Infrastructure Engineering is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of water supply and related infrastructure projects with technical oversight across DPRs and detailed design.
• Review hydraulic modelling, demand calculations, transmission networks, pumping systems, reservoirs, and treatment facilities.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, GIS and other disciplines to ensure integrated designs.
• Lead preparation, review and approval of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and project planning activities.
• Provide technical leadership, review progress, establish standards, and ensure timely delivery across multiple projects.
• Act as senior technical point of contact for clients and government authorities on DPR and design matters.

Skills

Water supply design

DPR preparation

Hydraulic modelling

Project planning

Team leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Technical report writing

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering

M.Tech in Water Resources / Environmental / Hydraulic / Infrastructure Engineering

Tools

WaterGEMS

EPANET

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Head Water Projects

About InfraEn

InfraEn (India) Private Limited is a leading project management and engineering consultancy firm with over 15 years of experience specializing in urban infrastructure and environmental engineering projects. We collaborate with Government Departments, Municipal Corporations, Development Authorities, and Multilateral Agencies across India. Our expertise includes water supply systems, wastewater management, underground sewerage systems (UGSS), solid waste management, and environmental infrastructure projects.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Head Water Projects to lead the organization's technical activities related to Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), engineering design, planning, and implementation of water and water-related infrastructure projects.

The position will provide technical leadership across multiple projects and will be responsible for ensuring quality, technical accuracy, timely delivery, and compliance with applicable standards and client requirements. The role will involve coordination with clients, government authorities, project teams, consultants, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Detailed Design & Engineering

• Lead and oversee the design of water supply and associated infrastructure projects.
• Review hydraulic modelling, water demand calculations, transmission and distribution networks, pumping systems, reservoirs, treatment facilities, and related infrastructure.
• Provide technical guidance on:
  • Water treatment plants
  • Raw water and clear water transmission systems
  • Pumping stations
  • Elevated/ground-level service reservoirs
  • Distribution networks
  • Bulk and consumer metering
  • SCADA and automation
  • NRW reduction and water efficiency
• Review engineering drawings, design calculations, specifications, technical reports, and tender documents.
• Ensure coordination between civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, GIS, and other engineering disciplines.
• Review and resolve technical issues arising during design and project implementation.

DPR & Project Planning

• Lead the preparation, review, and approval of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for water supply and related infrastructure projects.
• Review project requirements, existing infrastructure, field data, surveys, demand assessments, and technical studies.
• Guide teams in developing project concepts, feasibility studies, technical options, and implementation strategies.
• Review hydraulic calculations, design criteria, network layouts, system capacity, and project components.
• Ensure DPRs are technically sound, commercially viable, and aligned with client requirements and applicable guidelines.
• Review project cost estimates, BOQs, rate analysis, and financial implications of proposed infrastructure.
• Support preparation of project proposals, technical reports, feasibility studies, and investment plans.

Project & Technical Management

• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Monitor progress of DPR and design assignments and ensure timely delivery.
• Establish technical standards, review procedures, and quality-control mechanisms.
• Review deliverables prepared by project teams and provide technical approvals/comments.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Team Leaders, Design Engineers, DPR teams, and field teams.
• Support project teams in resolving complex engineering and implementation issues.
• Provide technical inputs during construction, commissioning, and project handover stages where required.

Client & Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the senior technical point of contact for clients and government authorities on DPR and design matters.
• Participate in technical meetings, presentations, review meetings, and discussions with clients and stakeholders.
• Present project proposals, DPRs, designs, technical options, and recommendations to senior management and clients.
• Coordinate with government departments, ULBs, water boards, development authorities, contractors, and consultants.
• Understand client requirements and translate them into technically feasible project solutions.

Tender & Proposal Support

• Provide technical inputs for tender documents, RFPs, EOI responses, technical proposals, and bids.
• Review technical specifications, BOQs, scope of work, design requirements, and employer's requirements.
• Support preparation of technical methodologies, work plans, staffing plans, and project approaches.
• Review technical submissions and provide inputs for bid evaluation and clarification responses.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop DPR, design, and water engineering teams.
• Allocate technical responsibilities and monitor team performance.
• Conduct technical reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Build internal technical capabilities in water-sector planning, design, modelling, and project management.
• Guide junior and senior engineers in technical decision-making and quality standards.

Educational Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering
• Master's degree in Water Resources Engineering / Environmental Engineering / Hydraulic Engineering / Infrastructure Engineering will be an advantage.

Experience

• 15+ years of overall professional experience in water infrastructure / urban infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in DPR preparation and detailed engineering design of water supply projects.
• Experience in managing multiple water-sector projects and multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Experience working with Government Departments, Water Boards, ULBs, Development Authorities, or infrastructure consulting organizations is preferred.
• Experience in large-scale water supply, water treatment, transmission, distribution, and pumping infrastructure projects is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of water supply system planning and design.
• DPR preparation and technical report writing.
• Hydraulic design and network analysis.
• Water demand assessment and system planning.
• Water treatment and pumping systems.
• Transmission and distribution network design.
• BOQ, cost estimation, and rate analysis.
• Technical specifications and tender documentation.
• Knowledge of relevant Indian standards, CPHEEO guidelines, and applicable government norms.
• Knowledge of hydraulic modelling software such as WaterGEMS / EPANET will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, GIS, and related engineering/design software.
• Strong MS Office and technical presentation skills.