Associate – Dam Systems Engineering

Suitable candidate for this role shall be an experienced & lead technical professional in Dam Engineering projects with multi-disciplinary skills including project management, team leadership, design (from feasibility studies to detailed designs) & execution of large scale projects. A dam generalist, with experience in both design and construction quality assurance (CQA) across a range of dam types, including rockfill, earthfill, RCC, concrete arch, gravity, buttress, and masonry dams. Ideally, should be able to lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver complete design packages and oversee effective CQA during construction. Experience with RCC and concrete dams is desired Responsibilities • Develop conceptual to detailed designs for large scale RCC Dam structures, water dams, large pond reservoirs, and service basins• Provide expert guidance on contract administration and project execution.• Help deliver high-quality multidisciplinary projects for an array of local and international clients • Support the team to conduct inspections, investigations, and condition assessments of existing dams to ensure safety and compliance.• Lead multidisciplinary dam safety reviews and integrate innovative solutions.• Manage the technical delivery and oversee multiple high-profile dam projects.• Integrate technical inputs from project peers to deliver the project outcome. • Deliver reports, documents, and proposals incorporating senior review• Develop proposals and provide technical support for the team in market engagement activities • Liaise and work closely with Sector leadership and peer groups across India and APAC regions; Act as a brand ambassador of WSP in India across geographies• Guide, mentor and coach junior team members in technical domains and ensure professional growth of individuals within the team• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, specifications, tolerances, safety factors and project brief• Ensure all productions are completed on schedule or in a timely manner and within budget• Design and implement Quality Assurance protocols; Participate in and support SHEQ within their scope of duties; Promote Diversity and Inclusion.Desired Skills• Experience in multiple Dam systems associated works includes: headworks, river diversion, river training works for detailed design, quality control, safety and environmental aspects.• Experience over full life cycle of the Dam engineering works from concept to detailed design, execution & safety/quality for large scale RCC Structures includes, Earth & Rock Fill Dams, Gravity, Buttress & Masonary Dams• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of guidance and standards published by the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD), USBR, ICE or similar International publications.• Strong technical expertise in preparing design reports, setting design base/criteria, etc.• Ability to develop technical specifications of works, contract & quality management,.• Ability of develop method statements, drawings and provision of inputs to BOQ and cost estimation.• Coordination among Interdisiplinary teams such as Geology & Geotechnical(G&G), Survey & Geospatial Engineering, Structures, Gates, MEP etc.• Excellent communication skills in English with the ability to engage with clients and stakeholders effectively.• Can work collaboratively with different stakeholders and across cross-cultural teams; Draw upon technical expertise of others when required, to deliver the project outcome • Act as go-to expert in both theoretical and software domainsSoftware Proficiencies • Desired Software proficiencies in analysis and design using relevant tools such as, STAAD.Pro, MIDAS, FLAC, SlopeW, SeepW & GeoStudio suite, HEC-RAS or any advanced FEM Suit, Slide & Roc science Suite Qualifications Preferable PhD or Masters in Civil / Geotechnical Engineering with 18+ Yrs. of relevant experience in Dam Engineering Membership of a relevant international professional body; Chartered or equivalent status preferredExperience18+ years of experience in design & execution of large scale Dam project