Hydraulic Structures Specialist

**Who We Are**: **Tractebel** is a global engineering and consulting company dedicated to engineering a carbon-neutral future. Backed by over 150 years of expertise, we deliver top-tier solutions in Energy, Water, Infrastructure, and Nuclear sectors. With 6,000+ passionate experts worldwide, we’re part of the ENGIE Group - global leaders in low-carbon energy and services. At **Tractebel**, our priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. We believe diversity drives innovation and empowers our people to shape a better world. **Position**: Hydraulic Structures Specialist **Location**: Melbourne, Australia **Qualifications**: Master’s degree in Civil Eng. (Hydraulic Structures specialization) **Experience**: 10+ years (Design of large-scale hydraulic structures engineering projects. Knowledge in basic hydraulic design for structures, experience in dam design and monitoring) - As part of Tractebel’s ongoing development of its Water activities in Australia, we are looking for a **Hydraulic Structures Specialist** to support our growing operations in **Melbourne**. - The role involves contributing to technical studies related to hydraulic structures—including dams, hydropower plants, tunnels, intakes, and spillways. In addition to technical responsibilities, the position plays a key role in facilitating coordination between local clients and Tractebel’s global engineering teams, whose main operations are located outside Australia. - Strong communication skills and a good understanding of client expectations will be essential to ensure effective project delivery and stakeholder alignment. - Acting as the primary technical point of contact for clients on matters related to the design of hydraulic structures. - Leading or supporting the development of technical studies locally, including preparation of reports, calculation notes, and technical memos. - Reviewing and validating specific project deliverables as required. - Participating in and leading internal and external technical meetings with clients and partners, addressing technical, administrative, and contractual matters in coordination with the Project Manager. - Organizing and contributing to technical workshops related to project topics. - Coordinating effectively between client requirements and Tractebel’s design teams, distinguishing which topics can be handled locally and which require input or validation from central engineering teams. - Conducting occasional site visits for inspections, as needed**.** - In addition to the core technical responsibilities, the role will also involve contributing to the**development of Tractebel’s activities**in Australia, including**: - Supporting the Business Development team by participating in client meetings, building relationships with partners, and promoting Tractebel’s technical expertise across various domains. - Assisting in bid preparation, including the development of technical methodologies and estimating effort and timelines for specific tasks. **Assignment Scope & Workload Expectations**: At the start of the assignment, the workload is expected to be evenly split, with 50% allocated to technical activities (including involvement in the Snowy 2.0 project) and 50% to support** the business development and project acquisition**efforts. As Tractebel’s operations in Australia expand, the role is expected to **transition progressively towards a predominantly technical focus**.** The position will also involve **regular short-term travel** (typically less than one week) for site visits or client meetings. On average, **50% of the time will be spent in the office**, with the remaining **50% dedicated to field or external engagements.** **Key Skills**: - Proactive, detail-oriented, and quality-focused with strong time management skills. - Able to work independently on moderately complex tasks with mínimal supervision. - Technically curious and eager to engage with complex engineering challenges. - Experienced in liaising with engineers, technical experts, clients, and project stakeholders. - Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. - Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. - Collaborative team player with sound judgment and initiative - Proficiency in MS Office Suite - Fluent in English with good written & verbal communication skills. - Ability to function in teams spread across different geographies. **Business Unit**:Tractebel **Division**:Tractebel Div2 **Legal Entity**:TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED (IN) **Professional Experience**:Skilled ( >3 experience