Engineer - Dams Hydropower

As a Dams and & Hydropower Engineer it will be expected from the applicant to provide technical support in feasibility studies design and inspections in the disciplines of dam structures and their foundations dam materials spillway design hydraulic and flood hydrological analyses for a wide range of dam and hydropower projects in Africa and around the world.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake:
Dam safety inspections.
Designs of all types of dams their foundations bottom outlets and spillways.
Quality assurance during the construction of dam projects.
Preparation of project specifications bill of quantities and tender documentation.
Hydrological and hydraulic analysis of catchment runoff and watercourses.
Hydraulic modelling and design of spillways and other hydraulic structures.

Minimum requirements
4 to 8 years of experience in similar roles essential. 
Dam inspections dam design or dam rehabilitation dam break studies and emergency preparedness plans experiences advantageous.
Experience in hydrological studies hydraulic analysis advantageous.
Experience in the design of hydraulic structures advantageous.
Knowledge of multidisciplinary interfacing advantageous.
Experience in the use of drainage analysis and associated design software technology applications (e.g. HECRAS Rocscience Slide Geostudio  Autocad Civil 3D etc.) highly advantageous.
Experience in the Approved Professional Person Team advantageous.
Experience in construction supervision applying dam engineering principles advantageous. 
Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

Qualifications :

Required:

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in dam engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer status or working towards registration.
• Proficiency in hydraulic modelling software (e.g. HECRAS Rocscience Slide Geostudio).
• Strong knowledge of dam safety regulations and guidelines.
• Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred:

• Masters degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Experience with dam inspections design and rehabilitation projects.
• Knowledge of hydrological studies and hydraulic analysis.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Civil 3D for engineering drawings.
• Experience in construction supervision of dam projects.
• Approved Professional Person (APP) certification or equivalent.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel for site inspections and project work.

Additional Information :

About AECOM

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime