Associate General Manager - Civil -Nuclear Project

Purpose/Objective

The Lead Civil Engineering will be responsible for end-to-end civil, structural, geotechnical, seismic, and construction engineering activities for nuclear power projects.
The role will lead the engineering and integration of safety-class nuclear structures, reactor buildings, turbine buildings, intake and outfall systems, cooling water structures, and balance-of-plant infrastructure while ensuring compliance with nuclear regulatory requirements, international codes, and project delivery objectives.
The position will support the Head – Nuclear Engineering in establishing engineering standards, design governance, constructability excellence, and internal capability development for nuclear civil engineering.
The role aligns with AAEL's objective of building a strong in-house engineering organization and Design Authority capability,

Key Responsibilities of Role

Nuclear Civil Engineering Delivery - Lead civil and structural engineering delivery from site selection through commissioning and operational handover.

• Ensure civil engineering deliverables are issued in line with project schedules and regulatory milestones.
• Coordinate engineering activities between technology providers, Owner's Engineers, EPC contractors, and design consultants.
• Monitor engineering progress and proactively resolve design and construction bottlenecks.
• Support project execution by ensuring civil readiness for procurement, construction, and commissioning.

Nuclear Structures and Building Engineering - Lead engineering oversight for:- Nuclear Island Structures- Reactor Building - Containment Structures - Fuel Handling Building - Reactor Auxiliary and Station Auxiliary Building - Safeguard Buildings - Radioactive Waste Management Facilities - Emergency Control Facilities - Conventional Island & BOP Structures- Turbine Generator Building - Cooling Water Structures - Switchyard Structures - Administrative Buildings - Warehouses and Service Buildings - Water Treatment Facilities - Fire Water Reservoirs and Pump Houses - Site Infrastructure- Roads and Rail Connectivity - Internal Logistics Corridors - Drainage Systems - Security Infrastructure - Construction Facilities 1.
Geotechnical, Seismic and Siting Engineering - Lead review and integration of geotechnical investigations.

• Support seismic hazard assessments and site-specific response studies.
• Coordinate design inputs arising from:- Seismotectonic studies - Geological investigations - Geophysical investigations - Soil-structure interaction analyses - Liquefaction assessments - Foundation engineering studies, etc.
• Ensure civil designs adequately address site-specific nuclear safety requirements.

Design Review and Structural Engineering - Review and approve engineering calculations, structural analyses, and design reports.

• Ensure engineering compliance with:- AERB Nuclear Safety Codes - IAEA Standards - ASME Requirements - ACI Codes - IS Codes - RCC-G/RCC-CW requirements where applicable - Lead design reviews for safety-class structures.
• Ensure adequate consideration of:- Seismic Loads - Thermal Loads - Blast Loads - Aircraft Impact Loads - Flooding Events - Extreme Weather Events - Review design optimization opportunities while maintaining nuclear safety margins.

Procurement and Package Engineering - Support and develop technical specifications for civil and structural packages.

• Support tender evaluations and technical bid assessments.
• Review contractor methodologies and construction plans.
• Provide technical inputs for major packages, including:- Reactor Building Construction - Containment Construction - Cooling Water Systems - Intake and Outfall Structures - Piling and Foundation Works - Structural Steel Systems - Support supplier qualification and technical audits.

Construction Engineering & Field Support - Provide engineering support during construction.

• Resolve site technical queries and field design issues.
• Review non-conformances and technical deviations.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Support modular construction and advanced construction methodologies where applicable.
• Lead constructability and value engineering reviews.
• Ensuring QA compliance for both design and site works.

Regulatory and Licensing Support - Support preparation of civil engineering submissions for:- Site Approval - Construction Consent - Safety Reviews - Commissioning Approvals - Interface with AERB and technical review organizations on civil engineering matters.

• Support safety case development related to civil and structural design.
• Ensure full traceability of engineering decisions and regulatory commitments.

Design Authority and Engineering Governance - Support implementation of Design Authority processes for civil engineering.

• Maintain configuration control for all safety-related structures.
• Review and approve design changes affecting safety, constructability, operability, or licensing.
• Ensure engineering records and design basis documents are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Capability Building & Engineering Excellence - Develop internal expertise in nuclear civil engineering.

• Establish design standards, engineering procedures, and review mechanisms.
• Mentor junior engineers and develop succession pipelines.
• Capture lessons learned from Indian and international nuclear projects.
• Drive adoption of: - BIM/Digital Engineering - Digital Twins - Advanced Construction Technologies - Modular Construction Techniques

Technical Competencies

Strong understanding of nuclear plant civil and structural design.
,Experience in seismic and safety-class structure design.
,Knowledge of nuclear regulatory expectations and licensing requirements.
,Ability to manage interdisciplinary engineering interfaces.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications & Experience - 15+ years of experience in nuclear power plant design and construction.

• Minimum 8–10 years in major civil engineering leadership roles in nuclear power plant construction.
  Exposure to nuclear plant siting, seismic qualification, safety-class structural design in nuclear projects would be highly preferred.
  This role supports the broader engineering mandate under the Head – Nuclear Engineering, who owns