Kamal Gautam

I am a passionate hydropower engineer, with more than 25 years of industry experience, registered as Professional Engineer (PE - Civil) in California, Wisconsin, and Hawai’i, as well as certified as Project Management Professional (PMP). I have served in various techno-managerial roles spearheading a multitude of water and power projects in the USA, Canada, Austria, Netherlands, Nepal, Pakistan, Laos, and Uganda. Currently, I am with rPlus Energies/rPlus Hydro, as the Director of Engineering, leading studies and engineering of a number of potential pumped storage hydropower projects for development in the USA. More details: www.rplushydro.com My experience ranges from feasibility studies, research and investigations, project planning, project development, engineering, detailed design, upgrade and refurbishment, project management, project evaluation, due diligence, project audits, tendering and project procurement services, construction supervision, construction management, commissioning of plant as well as contracts administration of hydropower projects. I have also managed projects for harnessing energy from existing non-powered dams and pipelines as well as adding fish bypass facilities in existing dams.