Project Leader Ports & Waterways

ENGIE; United States; Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Hybrid work arrangements

Mobility options (car/train/bike)

Holidays 32 days

Job summary

Tractebel Engineering S.A. in Belgium seeks a Project Leader for Ports & Waterways to drive design across marine infrastructure projects, from feasibility to detailed design, in collaboration with clients and JV partners.

You will lead a cross-disciplinary team, ensure compliance with Belgian/European standards, and coordinate with various centers to deliver integrated solutions, while mentoring junior engineers and CAD staff.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Structural Engineering with a major in dredging/offshore or marine engineering.
• At least 8 years of relevant technical design experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Belgian/European design standards and soil-structure interaction.

Responsibilities

• Take design lead in part of a large marine infrastructure project.
• Coordinate with clients and joint venture partners during design.
• Ensure follow-up of progress, quality and financial performance.

Skills

Quality-driven

Team player

Willingness to travel

Education

Master of Science in Structural Engineering (Dredging/Off-Shore)

Tools

SCIA Engineer

Plaxis

GeoStudio

Dsheet

Job description

TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A. (BE)

Permanent

Full - Time

Project Leader Ports & Waterways

Antwerp, Ghent or Ostend

As Project Leader Ports & Waterways in ourWater infrastructure departmentyou will contribute to our mission everyday by playing a crucial role throughout the execution of our marine infrastructure projects.

\"WATER” is one of the product lines of Tractebel, specialised in port engineering and waterway infrastructure, with projects all over the world. The technical competences within our team cover the complete range of marine infrastructure: quay walls, locks, jetties, dikes, off shore wind foundations, bridges, tunnels, flood protections, master planning, port expansion, etc. Our team designs projects from feasibility, over conceptual and detailed design through owner’s engineering, in close collaboration with our national and international clients.

Are you ready to make a difference? Then we look forward to meeting you!

What we offer

• Tractebel is more than a place to work. It’s your chance to evolve alongsidetop expertsonimpactful projectsaround the world. It’s an environment built onteam spirit, where you can reach your highest potential.
• We actively supports the development of our people, and the opportunities forgrowthwithin the ENGIE Group are wide open.
• We offer acompetitive salary packageincluding representation allowances, double paid holidays, meal vouchers, eco cheques, bonuses, hospitalization insurance, PC purchase plan, ENGIE stock options, and more.
• Ourmobility plansare customizable to your needs, including a company car, train pass, bike lease, or combinations thereof. You can also swap your company car for the flexible and tax-friendlyBelgian Mobility Budget! **
• Flexible, hybrid arrangements enableworking from home(2-3 days per week), on-site or on the go or even part time. Tractebel participates in your home office expenses, through advantageous purchase programs and generous contributions to your internet and mobile plans.
• Holidays: 32 days with opportunity to buy 5 extra days.
• To celebrate our successes, and just have fun, we get together for team sports, afterworks, team -building activities, our annual party, and more.

Your key responsibilities

• You will take the design lead in part of a large marine infrastructure project
• You are client oriented, and communicate with the client and external partners on the technical design (such as our partner in the joint venture, other design and engineering consultancies, subcontractors, contractors during the construction phase, etc.) in a constructive way.
• You dimension marine infrastructure projects following current Belgian and European standards, legislation, codes of practice and internal guidelines.
• Prepare designs (preliminary, basis, tender, detailed) for marine structures such as Port & waterways development studies: Port Master planning, locks, Quay walls, Jetties, Bridge foundations, Flooding areas, dikes, Breakwaters and perform analyses to find the optimum installation method of these structures; always with an open mind for innovative and alternative solutions.
• You will be a liaison between the different competence centres in Tractebel and our partner in the joint venture for water infrastructure, road infrastructure, spatial design, mobility and equipment.
• You enhance an integrated design process by looking transversally over the different disciplines involved and you take the project from concept design through to completion.
• You are responsible for the follow-up of progress, quality, and financial performance of the project. You ensure systematic follow-up of the project, by watching over customer satisfaction and foreseeing deteriorations in financial performance.
• You take a role as design engineer of the project and coordinate and coach our junior engineersand CAD designers.
• You follow up and verify the drafting work with the CAD designers
• Ensure knowledge development and sharing related to your expertise and coach junior engineers

We would love to hear from people with

• A qualified Master of Science in Structural Engineering with a Major in ‘Dredging and Off-Shore Engineering’ or ‘Construction Design’ or ‘Marine Engineering’.
• At least 8 years of relevant technical design experience.
• Experience in applying the relevant design codes and guidelines for the structural design and soil-structure interaction of marine infrastructure such as port infrastructure, quay walls, sheet piles, anchors, combi walls, or large civil infrastructure works.
• Extensive knowledge of current Belgian and European Design Standards, legislation, codes of practice (ISO, EC, NEN, EAU, SB250, SB260…).
• Good knowledge of contracts management for public clients.
• Knowledge of standards for Building Consent (omgevingsvergunning) in Flanders (Belgium) is an asset.
• an international driving license / driving license “B.
• Expertise in modeling with SCIA Engineer, Plaxis and/or GeoStudio or Dsheet is an important asset.
• Aproficient knowledge of standard computer programs including spreadsheets and word processing.
• A thorough knowledge of Dutch is essential and good knowledge of English or French is an important asset.

Who you are

• quality-driven and operate in a customer-focused way
• a born team player
• mobile and open to missions abroad (short or medium-term).

Our Recruitment Process

• Pre-screening conversation/HR in-depth interview (on-site or via Teams) with the Talent Acquisition Partner
• 1 or 2 business interviews (preferably on-site) with your future manager

Find out more about Tractebel, our activities and why you should join us here !

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in accelerating the energy transition. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are. Join us and be part of the adventure of the century!

Why this matters to us

Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.

Ready to engineer your positive impact? Then join Tractebel, part of theENGIE Group,and our 5,600 passionateexpertsaround the globe, driven by shaping a moresustainable worldevery day. Make your contribution tocarbon neutralityin markets likenuclear, renewables, power & gas, electrical grids, hydropower & dams, water resources & supply, desalination, complex & high-tech buildings, transport infrastructures, and ports & waterways.

Our top priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability.

With Tractebel, you are uniquely positioned to make a positive impact on global net-zero targets. The driving force behind reaching these goals is our greatest asset: you.Our people come first, and our strength is in our diversity.

Because diversity leads to fresh perspectives that drive performance and innovation,we welcome all applicants and remain committed to an inclusive workplace.