Principal -Water Resouces

Khatib & Alami

Bengaluru

On-site

INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal to lead design teams in Bengaluru. This role involves developing comprehensive water resource designs, coordinating multi-disciplinary efforts, performing hydraulic analyses, and ensuring compliance with international design standards. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's in Engineering along with advanced qualifications in Water Resources Engineering. A background in the Gulf region projects is an advantage, and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; Civil or Environmental preferred.
Master’s degree or higher in Water Resources Engineering is advantageous.
Chartered Professional Engineering certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead design teams and manage activities for water resources projects.
Develop and validate design drawings and documentation.
Perform hydraulic analysis and assess system performance.

Skills

Water resources design knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Hydraulic analysis

Cost-benefit analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Water Resources Engineering

Chartered Professional Engineering certification

Job description

The Principal leads the design teams during design delivery and manages design activities of water resources projects in K&A.He is the main counterpart of Project Managers and a key support in client interactions. He works closely with Project Managers for the review and validation of design deliverables and monitors the checking and reviews of all design phases and ensures the proper implementation of all related adjustments and revisions.

Key Responsibilities

Develop concept, schematic, detailed, and draft final designs for water transmission mains and distribution systems for potable and non-potable water supply networks.
Prepare and review all associated design drawings, reports, and technical documentation.
Demonstrate excellent report writing skills and proficiency in preparing technical documents, specifications, and design justifications.
Identify and evaluate design alternatives for the development and optimization of new water resources.
Perform hydraulic analysis and modeling of water supply and distribution systems to assess flow characteristics, pressure conditions, and system performance.
Conduct water demand forecasting and analyze usage data to inform design capacity and infrastructure planning.
Design water storage facilities, including ground and elevated storage tanks and reservoirs.
Carry out cost-benefit analyses for proposed water supply projects to support decision-making.
Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams (civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, and process) to ensure integration and consistency throughout all project stages.
Review and validate design deliverables and incorporate revisions based on quality checks, peer reviews, and client feedback.
Collaborate with stakeholders to support value engineering initiatives and implement design optimization measures for assigned projects.
Maintain a strong working knowledge of international design standards and codes applicable to water infrastructure projects.
Prepare and present engineering calculations, design reports, permit applications, and technical presentations for both internal and external stakeholders.
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and design teams.
Prior experience working on Gulf region projects will be considered an advantage.
Exhibit excellent interpersonal, coordination, and communication skills in a multidisciplinary environment.