Hydromechanical Expert Hydropower & Pumped Storage Projects

AECOM; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in India seeks a Hydromechanical Expert with over 20 years' experience in planning, design, engineering and execution of hydromechanical systems for hydropower and pumped storage projects.

Lead multidisciplinary teams, guide feasibility through commissioning, review vendor documentation, and ensure compliance with ICOLD, ASCE, AISC, Eurocodes, IS Codes and related project specs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Master's degree in Hydraulic Structures or related field is preferred.
• Experience with FEA and international standards is expected.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks and structural analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydromechanical design for gates, penstocks and related components.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across feasibility to commissioning.
• Review vendor drawings, QA documentation and inspection reports.
• Ensure compliance with ICOLD, ASCE, Eurocodes and IS Codes.
• Provide technical mentoring and lead design reviews and risk assessments.

Skills

Hydromechanical design

Team leadership

Project coordination

Design reviews

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Hydraulic Structures / Mechanical Eng (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

STAAD Pro

ANSYS

SAP2000

Job description

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Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Hydromechanical Expert with over 20 years of professional experience in the planning, design, engineering, and execution of hydromechanical systems for hydropower and pumped storage projects. The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in the design and review of intake gates, spillway gates, stoplogs, trash racks, penstocks, embedded parts, hoisting equipment, and associated hydromechanical components. The role involves leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, providing technical guidance, ensuring compliance with international standards, and supporting project execution from feasibility through commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of hydromechanical systems for hydropower and pumped storage projects.
• Prepare and review the design of:
  • Intake gates
  • Spillway radial and vertical lift gates
  • Emergency and maintenance gates
  • Stoplogs and bulkheads
  • Trash racks and trash cleaning systems
  • Penstocks, bifurcations, manifolds, and steel liners
  • Embedded parts and gate sealing systems
  • Hoisting equipment and hydraulic operating systems
• Perform hydraulic and structural design calculations for gates and penstocks.
• Review design criteria, technical specifications, drawings, calculations, and tender documents.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international standards and codes such as ICOLD, ASCE, AISC, Eurocodes, IS Codes, IEC, and relevant project specifications.
• Coordinate with civil, hydraulic, structural, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Provide technical inputs during feasibility studies, DPR preparation, detailed engineering, procurement, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning.
• Review vendor drawings, manufacturing procedures, quality assurance documentation, and inspection reports.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOP studies, value engineering exercises, and risk assessments.
• Conduct factory inspections, site inspections, and technical audits during fabrication and erection.
• Provide technical support during construction, testing, commissioning, and performance evaluation.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across hydromechanical engineering activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Master's degree in Hydraulic Structures, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.

Additional Information

• Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) for hydromechanical structures.
• Proficiency in engineering software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, STAAD Pro, ANSYS, SAP2000, or equivalent analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of applicable international standards, quality assurance, and inspection procedures.

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