📢 IIT Kanpur Vacancy 2026 for Senior Project Engineer Positions in GHES Full Detail

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering, has announced recruitment for Senior Project Engineers under the Centre of Excellence on Innovative and Integrated Ecosystem for Green Hydrogen. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to India’s green hydrogen mission by developing advanced energy management strategies and validating energy storage technologies integrated with GH systems.

📊 Position Details

  • Post: Senior Project Engineer
  • No. of Positions: 03
  • Duration: 1 year or till project completion (renewable annually based on performance & funding)
  • Salary: ₹38,800 – ₹96,400 per month (consolidated, commensurate with experience & skills)
  • Last Date to Apply: 25 September 2026

🎓 Essential Qualifications & Experience

  • Ph.D. in Engineering stream, OR
  • M.Tech with 3 years relevant experience, OR
  • B.Tech with MBA + 3 years relevant experience, OR
  • B.Tech with 5 years relevant experience.

🌟 Desirable Skills

  • Experience in electrical energy system simulation modeling and experimental validation.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

⚙️ Nature of Work

The selected candidates will work on developing optimal energy management strategies and applying advanced energy storage technologies in green hydrogen integrated systems. Responsibilities include setting up experimental test systems and validating energy management strategies for GH applications.

📅 Application Process

  • Interested candidates should email their CV to coe.ecogen.iitk@gmail.com.
  • Subject line must read: “Sr. Project Engineer - for Energy Systems Integration for GH Application”.
  • Include details of experience in energy systems.
  • Applications must be submitted before 25 September 2026.

📍 Contact Information

Prof. Prabodh Bajpai
Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering, IIT Kanpur

✅ Final Takeaway

The IIT Kanpur Senior Project Engineer Recruitment 2026 offers an exciting opportunity for experienced engineers to contribute to India’s green hydrogen ecosystem. With a strong focus on energy systems integration and experimental validation, this role is ideal for professionals aiming to make a significant impact in sustainable energy innovation. Apply before 25 September 2026 to be considered.

Issued by IIT Kanpur – Advertisement No. P.Rect./R&D/2026/177 dated 07 September 2026.