Lochan Devkota

Experience

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  Kathmandu Engineering College

  Dec 2005 - Mar 2007

  Co-ordinator/Lecture

  Main responsibilities includes: coordination and management of educational activities, field works and teaching courses: Hydropower Engineering, Engineering Economics, Surveying and Hydraulic Engineering to undergraduate students Supervisor (since March 2007 to October 2010, as a part time faculty): Thesis supervisor for undergraduate level students in hydropower development (mainly focusing on micro and mini hydro projects).

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  Butwal Power Company

  Mar 2007 - Jan 2010

  Hydropower Engineer

  Main responsibilities includes: provide technical input in design of hydraulic structures (dam, intake, under sluice, gravel trap, settling basin, tail-race), project optimization, feasibility studies, detailed design, numerical model study, sediment management, reservoir sedimentation, cost and energy estimate, HEC-RAS modelling, proposal and report writing, data collection, and field verification for different hydro projects in Nepal.Selected projects:Nyadi Hydropower Project (30MW), NepalTadi Hydropower Project (5MW), NepalLower Khare Hydropower Project (12MW), NepalKhudi Hydropower Project (4MW), Nepal Show less

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  Hydro Consult Engineering Limited

  Jan 2010 - Oct 2010

  Team Leader/Hydraulic Engineer

  Transferred to the HCPL, a subsidiary company of Butwal Power Company.Main responsibilities include lead and support design team, and provide technical support in the design of hydraulic structures (dam, intake, under sluice, gravel trap, settling basin, tailrace etc.), project optimization, feasibility studies, detailed design, numerical model study, sediment management, reservoir sedimentation, cost and energy estimate, HEC-RAS modelling, proposal and report writing, data collection, and field verification (discharge measurement, sediment sampling) for different hydro projects in Nepal. Show less

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  Deltares

  Oct 2011 - Jul 2012

  Graduate Researcher

  The main objective of the research work was to examine the effect of hydraulic structures on river morphodynamics and sediment transport in the river. Main responsibilities includes: data collection, field verification, sediment sampling, and laboratory analysis in addition to simulation of 2D numerical (hydrodynamics and morphodynamics) model based on the Delft3D code. Effect of the Koshi Barrage and embankments of the braided Koshi River (Nepal) was selected to examine for the proposed objectives. Show less

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  Mott MacDonald

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2014

  Hydropower Project Manager/ Hydropower Engineer

  Main responsibilities includes, project planning and management, multi-disciplinary design team management, project identification, review of project alternatives, design and feasibility studies, due diligence studies, detailed design, hydraulics design, dam design, structural design, detailed project report, cost estimate, bids and proposals, tender documents, construction supervision, review of social, environmental, economic and financial sustainability, data collection and field verification for hydro projects in Asia and Pacific Region.Selected projects:Nam Lik 1 Hydropower Project (65MW), Lao PDRAzad Pattan Hydropower Project (640MW), PakistanSemangka Hydropower Project (57MW), IndonesiaLower Spat Gah Hydropower Project (498MW), PakistanWampu Hydropower Project (45MW), IndonesiaUpper Trishuli -1 Hydropower Project (216MW), Nepal Show less

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  ILF Consulting Engineers

  Aug 2014 - Jul 2018

  Project Manager - Hydropower

  Responsible for the overall coordination and development, technical and managerial support of ILF Group’s hydropower business in South East Asian countries including Bhutan and Nepal. Main responsibilities includes:Technical - Involvement in different design stages, including; site selection, conceptual design, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, due diligence studies, detailed design, tender document preparation, construction support and commissioning and involved in hydraulics design, dam design, structural design, BoQ and cost estimate, review of social, environmental, economic and financial analysis, preparation of project schedule, data collection and field verification, etc.Project planning and management - Proactively collaborate and lead multi-disciplinary project teams, other contributors, and stakeholders to maintain quality, timeliness, and coordination of project deliverables, managing tasks, project risk analysis/management, financial management, coordinating/meeting with client/partners, etc. and accomplish project deliverables to the required standard in a timely manner.Business development - ILF customer and project identification, market survey, strategy development, function as the client contact on ongoing projects and prospects, coordinate with local partners, prepare a business plan and report to management, etc.Selected projects:Nam Emoun Hydropower Project (129MW), Lao PDRPakbeng Hydropower Project (912MW), Lao PDRNam Phak Cascade Hydropower Project (96MW), Lao PDRNam Kong 2 Hydropower Project (66MW), Lao PDRManna Mini Hydropower Project (7.5MW), Indonesia Show less

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  Nepal Water & Energy Development Company Pvt. Ltd.

  Jul 2018 - Oct 2023

  Responsible for overall coordination and management of all technical issues (at both head and site offices) and close support on E&S issues to develop the 216MW – Upper Trishuli -1 Hydropower Project in Nepal. The main responsibility includes providing technical leadership and managing the in-house technical team, Lenders Technical Advisor (Stantec/USA), Lenders Technical Team (IFC/ADB and other 7 Lenders), Owner's Engineer (Tractebel/Germany, Jade Consult/Nepal), EPC Contractor (Doosan/South Korea), and Sub-Contractors (Power China/China, Andritz/Austria/India) for the design and site construction works. Additional responsibilities include review and approval of different technical submittals, payments, development of the project management systems and procedures, monitoring of the project progress, etc.The project is being developed by NWEDC, an SPV company, promoted by KOEN, KEXIM (from South Korea), IFC, and Nepalese promoter with 9 international lenders (IFC, ADB, AIIB, KExim, KSure, CDC, FMO, Proparco, OFID).Project key data: RoR, Installed capacity 216MW, Annual Energy ~1,456GWh, design flow 76m3/s, gross head 340m, about 10km long 6.5m dia. circular tunnel including underground powerhouse. Show less Responsible for coordination and management of all technical and contractual issues. The main responsibilities include providing technical leadership to the project team at the head office and site office, supervising and monitoring ongoing construction works at the site, support on local and social issues, coordinate with the government and other relevant authorities. Additional responsibilities include technical review and approval of study reports, value engineering studies, and verifications, negotiations, and finalization of the EPC, O&M, LTA, and OE contracts terms and conditions by coordinating with project sponsors, lenders, lender’s technical & legal advisor, Insurance company, etc. to achieve the project financial closure. Show less

  • General Manager

    Sept 2021 - Oct 2023

  • Senior Manager

    Jul 2018 - Aug 2021
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  Stantec

  Nov 2023 - now

  Principal Hydropower Engineer

  Nestor 1 Pumped Hydroelectric Storage Project - 2,100MW, NEOM, Saudi ArabiaCapricornia Pumped Hydroelectric Storage Project - 750MW, QLD, AustraliaMount Rawdon Pumped Hydroelectric Storage Project - 2,000 MW, QLD, Australia