Structural Engineer in Hydropower (m/f/x)

About Us

With some 1,800 employees, Fichtner is Germany’s leading independent planning and consultancy enterprise. We are global players and tackle challenging projects in more than 100 countries. Among our clients are companies from the sectors of central utility supplies and waste management, international development and commercial banks, investors, public administrations, and energy-intensive industrial enterprises. We offer our clients a unique combination of engineering consultancy with classical management consultancy.

Your Tasks

• Contribution in civil/structural engineering aspects of hydropower projects at different levels such as Feasibility Studies, Basic/Tender Design as well as Detailed Design and construction for greenfield and rehabilitation hydropower projects
• Review/comment an existing civil/structural design of HPP project components.
• Design Review as Owner’s Engineer during execution phase of hydropower projects worldwide
• Structural stability analysis of hydraulic structures, such as weirs, barrages, dams, waterways, etc.
• Structural analysis and design of different components of Hydropower Structures on Detailed Design Level including layout and reinforcement drawings
• Experience and theoretical background in finite element analysis of structures and being familiar with a commercial structural analysis and design software package,
• Preparation of Technical Specifications for Civil Works

Your Profile

• At least, Master in Civil Engineering with focus on structural engineering and hydraulics
• More than 10 years experience working in a similar context preferably as structural engineer in hydropower projects
• Experience in relevant engineering topics with application of standard software tools
• Knowledge of BIM and Autodesk products such as Revit and Civil3D
• Basic knowledge in geotechnical design required for structural analysis and design of foundations and stability analysis of the structures
• Being familiar with related American and European design standards and codes
• Working experience on international and national level
• Fluency in English, good knowledge of French
• Willingness to undertake regular trips to the project countries

Corporate Benfits

• We provide an environment that unites enduring value with innovative capability
• Culture of staff appreciation, equal opportunity and attractive career prospects in an international job environment with staff originating from more than 40 nations
• Long-term development opportunities, with our staff’s average length of service standing at 10 years
• Wide degree of latitude, flexible working hours and the ability to work under your own responsibility
• Comprehensive fringe benefits, workplace health promotion, e-bike leasing, company get-togethers and communal sporting activities
• Conveniently located offices with company car park and very good connections to public transportation
• An office canteen with a choice of freshly prepared menus
• A comprehensive and thorough induction with the possibility to participate in training and further education programs as well as languages courses in a company whose support you can always rely on and a working environment that promotes job satisfaction