About the job
Join AECOM as a Water Supply Specialist, where you will play a critical role in developing strategic plans and conducting technical assessments for state and district-level water supply systems. This position involves evaluating water resources, crafting comprehensive piped water supply strategies, assessing water quality and sustainability, and proposing engineering solutions for both urban and rural water supply initiatives. Your expertise will support long-term planning efforts, prioritize essential projects, and aid in the formulation and finalization of the State Water Supply Strategic Plan.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop a comprehensive Water Supply Strategic Plan for the State, addressing all districts while identifying potential water resources, challenges, risks, and sustainability considerations.
- Formulate strategic plans for piped water supply across districts in alignment with VISION-2020.
- Draft actionable plans covering short-term, mid-term, and long-term needs, including required financial investments.
- Create a prioritized work list based on assessments of water quality, sustainability, and supply-demand gaps.
- Evaluate engineering solutions for various water sources (groundwater, surface water, sub-surface) and integrate urban and rural supply schemes.
- Recommend necessary investigations to ensure the long-term sustainability of water sources, addressing both quality and availability, along with mitigation strategies.
- Develop district-specific water quality action plans for selected areas in West Bengal, identifying key water quality issues and mitigation strategies.
- Conduct any additional tasks required for the completion of the Water Supply Strategic Plan.

