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Intro
The Hydrotechnical Engineer is primarily responsible for minimizing flood risks for the company's solar PV projects, ensuring their long-term viability and sustainability with respect to climate change.
Tasks
- Process in-house desktop flood studies to identify and quantify potential flood risks for solar PV projects.
- Analyse, evaluate and propose flood mitigation solutions based on regulatory information and best practices, collaborating with civil and PV engineering teams for seamless integration into the project plan.
- Design and implement drainage systems using expertise in run-off analysis, ensuring optimal water management throughout all project design phases from conceptual to detailed design.
- Develop and evaluate flood mitigation measures, considering existing infrastructure and potential impacts on PV plant design and budget.
- Coordinate and manage external service companies for detailed flood studies, acting as a single point of contact and ensuring deliverables meet project requirements.
- Prepare and review Scopes of Work (SOWs) for external flood study providers, guaranteeing clear communication and project alignment.
- Actively participate in research and development initiatives to explore new technologies and methodologies for optimizing flood risk management strategies.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of new processes and workflows to improve team efficiency and effectiveness.
Requirements
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Water Engineering, or a similar field.
- Possess relevant professional experience in flood risk management and/or water resources engineering (minimum 5 years preferred).
- Be proficient in AutoCAD, Civil3D, GIS software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Possess a strong understanding of hydrological and hydraulic modeling software (e.g., HEC-RAS) - knowledge of additional water-related software is a plus.
- Have a comprehensive knowledge base of hydrological, hydraulic, and environmental processes, including their interrelationships in pre- and post-construction environments.
- Be familiar with current theories and practices in flood management, including sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and stormwater management practices specific to solar farms.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest technological advancements in the field.
- A proven ability to prepare detailed reports, specifications, and integrate data for comprehensive technical reports.
- Strong proficiency in MS Office 365.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, allowing collaboration effectively with engineers, managers, clients, and vendors.
- A passion for renewable energy and a commitment to finding optimal, risk-considered design solutions with a positive attitude, and enthusiasm to learn.
- Pro-active team player with a high degree of self-management and problem-solving ability and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Languages: English (native speaker or excellent command), German is a plus.
Benefits
- A truly international working environment with colleagues from all over the world
- An open-minded, friendly, dynamic, and highly motivated team
- Interesting and challenging tasks, and thus a scope of professional growth and development
- Encouragement of both teamwork and personal responsibility
- Very good opportunities for professional and personal development
- Competitive remuneration and motivating benefits (Yearly Learning Budget, Urban Sports, Deutschland Ticket, Vouchers for Birthdays, etc.)
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