Senior Hydro-Mechanical Engineer – Turbines & Pumps

We are looking for a Senior Hydro-Mechanical Engineer with in-depth experience in the design, selection, and integration of heavy rotating equipment—specifically hydro turbines and large pumps—for hydropower and pumped storage projects. This role focuses on performance, reliability, and operability of mechanical systems in high-energy environments.

Responsibilities:-

• Provide technical leadership on turbine and pump selection (Francis, Pelton, Kaplan, reversible pump-turbines)
• Evaluate hydraulic-mechanical performance and operating ranges
• Support transient stability analysis in coordination with hydraulic and electrical teams
• Oversee vendor engagement, specification development, and interface coordination
• Support installation planning, commissioning, and troubleshooting of rotating equipment
• Review vibration, thermal, and mechanical design calculations from OEMs

Qualifications and Experience:-

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s degree preferred)
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in hydro or pumped storage projects, with direct involvement in turbine and/or pump systems
• Strong understanding of fluid-structure interaction, rotating machinery, and efficiency performance curves
• Experience with OEM technical specifications and performance testing
• Familiarity with international standards (e.g. IEC, ASME, ISO) for rotating machinery
• Ability to interpret transient system modelling outputs and inform mechanical design decisions
• Strong coordination skills and experience with multidisciplinary design teams

Location:-

• Gurugram, India.

Company Overview:-

At AECOM, we believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone – uplifting communities, improving access and sustaining our planet.

We’re committed to managing our business with the upmost responsibility and to always strive for better — be that reducing emissions, creating social value or diversifying our senior leadership and workforce.

We understand both the urgency of the challenges facing our society and our responsibility to act in an impactful and enduring way. We’re leading the change towards a more sustainable and equitable future, partnering with those who want to make a positive difference in the world.

We’re listening to clients and the communities we serve in order to improve lives and livelihoods, and to create sustainable legacies for generations to come.