Hydropower - Civil Engineer E09

**Requisition ID**:84690

**Job Category**:Engineering

**Location**:Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our energy expertise in the oil and gas sector comprises the entire value chain - upstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our vision of a low-carbon world and help make positive change

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Working in a fast-paced, dynamic team with other engineers in a multidisciplinary environment
- Structural Analysis and Design of Large and Small Hydro Power Projects.
- Dam Rehabilitation Related Design and Analysis
- Stability analyses of dams and other related structures
- Seismic analysis and design of structural steel hoist tower structures, and concrete dam structures, involving Response Spectrum and Time History Analyses
- Performing design calculations, analyses using software programs and documenting findings and recommendations in a report
- Preparing specifications for a variety of structural engineering tasks involving construction and/or rehabilitation of concrete and steel structures for hydroelectric generating stations, substations, and dams
- Developing preliminary and detailed designs as well as overseeing and guiding the preparation of civil/structural drawings for construction
- Taking ownership of the technical deliverables
- Leading and managing the process of engineering commitments in accordance with scope, schedule, budget and procedures to ensure successful project completion
- Managing the design teams of junior structural engineers and designers, for successful completion of the project(s), while ensuring a continuous career development of staff
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant engineering standards and internal procedures for all design activities
- Maintaining structural engineering work procedures and computer aided design programs
- Preparing and contributing to technical memos and reports, within areas of expertise
- Support dam safety studies in accordance to corresponding standards and guidelines.
- Construction Supervision as required
- Assist in preparing proposals

**Qualifications and Experience Requirements**:

- A Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
- A Master’s degree in structural engineering will be considered an asset
- A minimum of 10 years of professional experience, and at least 8 years of relevant experience working on hydropower projects, involving the analysis and design features of hydropower projects, such as:

- Stability analyses of dams and other related structures
- The analysis and design of hoist supporting structures and hoist towers
- Seismic analysis of structural steel hoist tower structures, and concrete dam structures, involving Response Spectrum and Time History Analyses
- Design of powerhouse structures, involving turbine foundations, substructure and superstructure
- Design of penstocks (buried penstocks, above ground penstocks and liners)
- Design of gate structures including Vertical gates, Radial gates, Bulkheads, Stoplogs etc.
- Balance of Plant design for hydroelectric facilities including design of concrete and steel structures, platforms, cranes and monorails etc.
- Site experience will be considered an asset
- Sound understanding of design engineering codes and technical standards
- Experience with STAAD Pro, SAP2000 or similar structural analysis software
- Solid experience in the preparation of reports and specifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skill, interpersonal and relationship management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication in English
- Strong client focus and a desire to achieve results including the ability to manage multiple priorities and time lines

Why join us?
- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Top employer

What we offer you?
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally, work locally

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other