Hydropower Planning Expert (m/f/d)

Dornier Consulting International GmbH; Berlin, Bad Vilbel; On-site; USD 87,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days of holiday

Subsidy for canteen

JobRad leasing

Employee bonuses

Support for personal development

Company-wide parties

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a qualified Hydropower Planning Expert to lead hydropower projects. The role involves site selection, design, and the development of feasibility studies. Candidates should have a master's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in hydropower planning. This position offers opportunities for international travel and a collaborative work environment. Competitive benefits such as 30 days of holiday, employee bonuses, and support for personal development are provided.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in hydraulic engineering or hydropower planning.
• At least 5 years of professional experience, ideally 10, in leading hydropower planning projects.
• Familiarity with international standards and financing requirements for hydropower projects.
• Ability to communicate decisions internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning of hydropower projects including site selection and design.
• Develop feasibility studies for dams and waterways.
• Perform risk assessments for project alternatives.
• Coordinate inputs from multidisciplinary teams for project documentation.
• Manage client and stakeholder interactions.
• Coordinate inputs from civil, mechanical, electrical, and environmental teams; produce technical reports, tender documents, and presentations.
• Manage interfaces with clients, partners, and stakeholders; organize workshops and respond to technical questions.
• Contribute to business development by preparing proposals and supporting strategic initiatives in hydropower planning.

Skills

Hydraulics

Hydrology

Project Management

Contract Negotiation

Feasibility Studies

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Dornier Group GmbH

Dornier Group stands for innovative projects and exciting challenges and is a competent and reliable partner for complex consulting projects and demanding engineering services in a national and international environment. We bundle our expertise in the four Business units Power and Heat, Renewables as well as Mobility and Hydro.

For our stake in Lahmeyer International GmbH in Bad Vilbel, Germany or at project offices worldwide, we are looking for a qualified and dedicated Hydropower Planning Expert (m/f/d).

What you can achieve with us

• You take the lead in planning hydropower projects, overseeing everything from site selection and layout optimization to the preliminary design of hydraulic structures
• You develop conceptual feasibility studies for dams, waterways, and powerhouses
• You perform hydrological analyses, energy yield assessments, reservoir operation studies, and generation forecasts
• You carry out risk assessments and scenario analyses for project alternatives, considering factors such as climate resilience and sedimentation impacts
• Preparing project schedules, budgets, and resource plans, you monitor progress and make sure contractual obligations are met
• By coordinating multi-disciplinary inputs from civil, mechanical, electrical, and environmental teams, you produce consistent and high-quality project documentation such as technical reports, tender documents, and presentations
• You manage interfaces with clients, partners, and stakeholders, organize workshops, present findings, and respond to technical questions
• Contributing to business development, you prepare proposals and support strategic initiatives in hydropower planning

What convinces us

• You hold a degree in Civil Engineering (master’s or higher) or a related field – specialization in hydraulic engineering, hydropower planning, or project management is an advantage
• With at least 5 years of professional experience (ideally 10) you have successfully led hydropower and pumped storage planning projects and feasibility studies – experience with international projects is a plus
• Skilled in hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnics, structural design, and the integration of electrical and mechanical systems, you are familiar with international standards and financing requirements for hydropower projects
• You have experience in project management, contract negotiations, and proposal preparation; knowledge of construction supervision is an added advantage
• Communicating clearly and confidently, you can justify your technical decisions both internally and externally
• You are flexible, willing to travel internationally, and thrive in multicultural teams
• Fluent in English, you benefit from German or other language skills

What we have to offer

• 30 days of holiday – Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are also days off
• Subsidy for ‘eurekantine’ – so you can get through the working day feeling fresh and well-fed
• JobRad leasing – get to your destination on your dream bike
• Employee and refer-a-friend bonus – we share our success with you
• We support your personal and professional development
• Company-wide summer party & local Christmas parties
• Together we stand for our values – reliability, open communication, trust, health, and genuine appreciation

Your contact person

As an international company, we value diversity and welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, physical or mental abilities, cultural, social, or ethnic background, religion, or worldview.

We look forward to receiving your application as Hydropower Planning Expert (m/f/d)!

Dornier Group GmbH

Personalabteilung

Zimmerstraße 67/69

D - 10117 Berlin