Hydromechanical Expert – Hydropower & Pumped Storage Projects

Hydromechanical Expert – Hydropower & Pumped Storage Projects Full-time State/Province: Haryāna Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM India Private Limited Business Line: Energy Work Location Model: On-Site Operating Group: International Primary Location: IN - Gurgaon - 9th Floor, Infinity T Company Description At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

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.

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.

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

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. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits