Master Hydrotechnical Engineer

Klohn Crippen Berger; Belo Horizonte; Presencial; BRL 300 000 - 520 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. seeks an experienced Master Hydrotechnical Engineer to lead and deliver complex water resources projects in Brazil.

You will guide teams, ensure quality, and engage clients across hydraulics, hydrology, and hydrogeology, acting as a technical authority with autonomy. The role requires a strong background in hydrological and hydraulic modeling, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a track record of delivering on major projects while upholding IMS standards and safety

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Postgraduate studies in Hydraulics, Hydrology, Water Resources, or related fields (preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in hydrotechnical or water resources engineering.
• Strong expertise in hydrological and hydraulic modeling.
• Experience in multidisciplinary project environments.
• Knowledge of IMS (quality, safety, environment) standards.
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency.
• Spanish is an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage field investigation campaigns with defined scope, resources, and methods.
• Act as Technical Lead for hydrological, hydraulic, and hydrogeological studies and designs.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across all project stages.
• Ensure quality, consistency, and on-time delivery of technical outputs.
• Oversee resources, risks, and field activities with safe execution.
• Develop and review technical reports and deliverables.
• Apply advanced hydrological and hydraulic modeling to support design decisions.
• Identify challenges and deliver practical, innovative solutions.
• Support technical proposals and client interactions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supervise team performance and project progress.

Conhecimentos

Hydrotechnical engineering

Hydraulic modeling

Project leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

IMS quality standards

English communication

Spanish asset

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Postgraduate studies in Hydraulics / Hydrology

Ferramentas

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

RiverFlow 2D

QGIS

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking an experienced Master Hydrotechnical Engineer to lead and deliver complex water resources engineering projects. This role combines strong technical leadership with project execution, team management, and client engagement across multidisciplinary projects in hydrology, hydraulics, and hydrogeology.

The Master Hydrotechnical Engineer operates with a high level of technical autonomy, acting as a technical authority in water resources projects, guiding teams, ensuring quality delivery, and contributing strategically to business objectives and long‑term growth.

This position works closely with the Country Manager, engineering teams, and multidisciplinary specialists across regional offices.

What you will do

In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of technical leadership, coordination, and project execution activities across water resources engineering projects, including:

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and plan field investigation campaigns, defining scope, resources, and methodologies.
• Act as Technical Lead for hydrological, hydraulic, and hydrogeological studies and designs.
• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across all project stages.
• Ensure quality, consistency, and on‑time delivery of technical outputs.
• Oversee project resources, risks, and field activities, ensuring safe execution.
• Develop and review technical reports, studies, and engineering deliverables.
• Apply advanced hydrological and hydraulic modeling to support design decisions.
• Identify technical challenges and deliver practical, innovative solutions.
• Support technical proposals and client interactions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supervise team performance, workload, and project progress.
• Ensure compliance with the Integrated Management System.
• Participate in site visits, inspections, and implementation support.

Technical Focus (Key Activities)

• Hydrological and hydraulic modeling using HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, RiverFlow 2D, QGIS.
• Engineering support and design interpretation using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Development of water management solutions, including drainage systems and hydraulic structures.
• Integration with multidisciplinary teams (geotechnical, environmental, GIS/CAD).

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Postgraduate studies in Hydraulics, Hydrology, Water Resources, or related fields (preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in hydrotechnical or water resources engineering.
• Strong expertise in hydrological and hydraulic modeling.
• Experience in multidisciplinary project environments.
• Knowledge of IMS (quality, safety, environment) standards.
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency.
• Spanish is an asset.

About Us

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. (KCB) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm with five major business units providing engineering, environmental and professional services across global markets. We offer a full range of services from our offices in North America, Europe, Australia and South America.

KCB is an established, award-winning company with a global influence whose success is based on delivering solutions to the toughest technical and commercial challenges facing our clients. You will be part of an award-winning group that values a One Team culture, building strong, collaborative and focused teams who enjoy themselves throughout project delivery. We value a winning attitude, a hunger for learning and innovation, adaptability and flexibility, respectful engagement with colleagues and client representatives, and a sense of fun. We also support career development and diversification.

Are you up to the challenge?

We are a global organization committed to developing a respectful workplace founded on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. We strive to be a workplace where our employees, clients, and the communities in the regions we operate feel valued and are treated equitably. We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We encourage applications from all qualified career seekers, regardless of gender, sex, religion, or nationality.