Hydropower CAD Designer Job Description

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Hydropower CAD Designer to join our Project Delivery Group (PDG) in Gurgaon/ Gurugram – India.

 

PDG helps clients reach their business goals through a range of strong technical capabilities. We ensure world-class project delivery through the skills of our people, methodologies, governance, and systems. Our engineering and project management and construction disciplines ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of projects globally across the metals and mining, infrastructure, and energy sectors.

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Develop engineering drawings using 2D/3D tools (Civil 3D, Revit or MicroStation), based on engineering inputs for Hydropower and Pump Storage Projects.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior designers, ensuring alignment with project standards and best practices across AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, or MicroStation.
• Review and check drawings prior to issuance to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Ensure effective interdisciplinary coordination with engineers and designers.
• Perform model coordination with other discipline models to resolve design conflicts early.
• Support engineering teams in the development of design concepts for internal reviews and client presentations.
• Produce detailed engineering drawings and documentation project deliverables.
• Coordinate with the Design Coordinator to ensure timely delivery of models, drawings, and project deliverables.

You bring to the role:

• Diploma or certification (N.Dip / ITI / equivalent) in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience.
• Proven experience working on large, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects, preferably in hydropower, water, or heavy civil sectors.
• Strong experience in 2D and 3D drafting, including proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Demonstrated experience in hydropower and water-related structures, such as spillways, intake structures, powerhouses, and underground works (tunnels, shafts, etc.).
• Working knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards, and regulations, as applicable.
• Good understanding of multi-disciplinary interfaces (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical).
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and familiarity with Revit/MicroStation is an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to collaborate effectively in global project teams.
• High level of safety awareness and commitment to safe design practices.
• Positive, proactive, and innovative mindset, with a willingness to learn and adapt.