CareerPlan

Hydraulic Engineer (m/f/d)

Bad Vilbel, HESSENFull-time2026-10-02 → 2026-10-30
Hybrid

Core

Develop and calibrate 1D/2D hydraulic numerical models for river hydraulics, flood routing, and reservoir operations; perform CFD analysis of hydraulic structures; design and optimize energy dissipation structures; analyze unsteady flow phenomena; coordinate physical hydraulic model tests; conduct sedimentation studies.

Role type

Senior Hydraulic Engineer (Hydro)

Builds

Hydropower and water infrastructure projects

Domain

Civil Engineering / Hydraulics / Renewable Energy

Required skills

Hydraulic modeling (1D/2D), CFD analysis, Open-channel hydraulics, Pressure-flow systems, Sediment transport, Transient analysis, Physical model testing, Technical documentation, Tender preparation

Preferred skills

Coding skills, Multicultural team experience, International project experience

Technologies

Hydraulic modeling software, CFD tools

Responsibilities

Develop and calibrate hydraulic numerical models for river hydraulics, flood routing, and reservoir operations; Perform CFD analysis of hydraulic structures such as spillways, stilling basins, intakes, and power waterways; Design and optimize energy dissipation structures and assess free-surface and pressure-flow regimes; Analyze unsteady flow phenomena in high-pressure conduits using specialized software; Prepare technical documentation including hydraulic calculations, design reports, rating curves, and specifications for tenders; Coordinate and interpret physical hydraulic model tests, including planning, instrumentation, and validation against numerical results; Conduct sedimentation studies including assessing sedimentation in reservoirs and developing sediment management strategies.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC