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Job Summary

We are seeking a experienced Structural Designer with over 10 years of expertise in the structural design and detailing of Hydropower and Pumped Storage Projects. The candidate will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and coordinating structural drawings and 3D models for complex hydroelectric infrastructure, ensuring compliance with project specifications, international standards, and client requirements.

The ideal candidate should have worked on large-scale underground and surface hydroelectric facilities from concept through detailed engineering and construction support.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review detailed structural design drawings and construction drawings for hydropower and pumped storage projects.
• Prepare structural layouts, reinforcement detailing, steel detailing, and General Arrangement (GA) drawings for:
  • Dams (Concrete Gravity, RCC, and Earth/Rockfill)
  • Intake structures
  • Spillways
  • Powerhouses (Surface and Underground)
  • Transformer caverns
  • Surge shafts and surge chambers
  • Pressure shafts and penstocks
  • Tailrace tunnels and outlet structures
  • Cable tunnels and utility galleries
• Coordinate closely with Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, Hydraulic, Mechanical, Electrical, and Geological engineering teams.
• Ensure structural drawings are aligned with engineering calculations, design reports, specifications, and applicable standards.
• Review vendor drawings and integrate equipment interface requirements into structural layouts.
• Participate in interdisciplinary design reviews, model reviews, constructability reviews, and value engineering exercises.
• Ensure compliance with project quality procedures, drawing standards, and document control requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior structural designers and drafting personnel.
• Support site engineering teams by resolving drawing-related queries and issuing revisions during construction.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors during engineering and execution phases.
• Ensure timely delivery of engineering deliverables while maintaining high quality standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (B.E./B.Tech).
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering

• Familiarity with structural analysis outputs from software such as STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, ETABS, MIDAS Civil, or similar.
• Knowledge of reinforcement detailing and structural steel detailing.
• Experience with BIM workflows and clash detection.

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About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.