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Hydro Power Development Manager

Indonesia Permanent View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Hydro Power Development Manager to lead the identification, evaluation, and development of hydropower opportunities across Indonesia and the Asia-Pacific region. This strategic role will oversee resource assessments, feasibility studies, stakeholder engagement, permitting, and project commercialization, driving greenfield projects from initial concept through to investment-ready status.
  • Lead the development of strategic hydropower projects across Indonesia
  • Excellent career growth and leadership exposure

About Our Client

Our client is a leading renewable energy developer with a strong commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions across Indonesia. As part of its growth strategy, the company is seeking an experienced Hydropower Development Manager to identify, evaluate, and develop hydroelectric power projects from early-stage assessment through to investment approval.

Job Description

  • Identify and evaluate potential hydropower project opportunities across Indonesia.
  • Conduct site screening and resource assessment based on hydrological, topographical, and environmental data.
  • Lead hydrological studies to determine river flow characteristics, water availability, and power generation potential.
  • Manage pre-feasibility, feasibility, and bankable feasibility studies for hydropower projects.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary consultants, including hydrologists, geologists, environmental specialists, and engineering teams.
  • Develop project concepts, energy yield projections, technical configurations, and implementation strategies.
  • Conduct project risk assessments covering technical, environmental, permitting, social, and commercial aspects.
  • Support land acquisition, permitting, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory approval processes.
  • Prepare project business cases, CAPEX/OPEX estimates, financial models, and investment presentations.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to advance projects through development milestones and investment approval stages.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Renewable Energy, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 8-15 years of experience in hydropower development, renewable energy development, water resource planning, or infrastructure projects.
  • Proven experience conducting or managing hydrological assessments and feasibility studies for hydroelectric projects.
  • Strong understanding of river basin analysis, watershed management, hydrology modelling, and hydroelectric power generation.
  • Experience working with engineering consultants, environmental specialists, and government agencies.
  • Sound knowledge of project economics, financial evaluation, and risk management.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex development projects from concept through feasibility stage.
  • Strong stakeholder management and project leadership capabilities.
  • Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to play a key role in Indonesia's renewable energy transition.
  • Exposure to large-scale hydropower and renewable energy projects.
  • Regional career development opportunities.
  • Competitive remuneration package and attractive long-term growth prospects.
Contact
Felix Gustaf
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7088416
Phone number
+62 21 295 888 51

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Geology / Geotechnical
What is your area of specialisation?
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Indonesia
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Felix Gustaf
Consultant contact
+62 21 295 888 51
Job Reference
JN-082026-7088416

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