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