Hydrotechnischer Designer (für Projekte in Deutschland)

Job Description

As a Hydrotechnical Designer, you will have the opportunity to work on diverse and challenging water infrastructure projects that make a real impact. Through the Design Center, you will collaborate with highly skilled professionals in Germany and play a pivotal role in delivering innovative engineering solutions for our clients. It is important that you are a team player who enjoys working in multidisciplinary teams and is eager to learn and develop new skills.

At AFRY, you will contribute to the planning and design of hydraulic and civil engineering projects, including locks, weirs, waterfront and port structures, flood protection systems, pumping stations, navigation infrastructure and other water-related facilities. You will be involved in all project phases, from feasibility studies and concept development through detailed design and implementation support.

Your key responsibilities are

• Planning and delivering hydraulic and civil engineering projects throughout all design and implementation phases.
• Coordinating surveying works, geotechnical investigations and hydraulic analyses.
• Preparing feasibility studies, option assessments and technical concepts.
• Developing engineering solutions for retaining walls, waterfront and port structures, pumping stations, shafts, chambers, reinforced concrete basins and related infrastructure.
• Collaborating closely with CAD designers, technicians and other engineering specialists.
• Preparing quantity take-offs and cost estimates.
• Developing construction concepts and implementation strategies, including construction phasing.
• Contributing to technical solution development and engineering decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
• Preparing technical reports, explanatory memoranda and planning documentation.
• Preparing tender documents, technical specifications and bills of quantities.
• Evaluating contractor bids and preparing award recommendations.

Qualifications

We expect that you have

• A Master's degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in the planning and design of infrastructure and engineering structures.
• Good written and spoken English (minimum CEFR B2 level), with the ability to communicate effectively in a technical and engineering environment.
• Experience in tendering, quantity take-offs and cost estimation.
• Experience with at least one AVA or comparable procurement software solution (e.g. RIB iTWO).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of an international team.

We appreciate if you have

• Experience in the planning and design of hydraulic structures, water infrastructure, civil engineering structures, bridge, tunnel, geotechnical, special foundation or marine projects.
• Understanding of hydraulic engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural design principles and concrete technology.
• Familiarity with Autodesk-based design environments and CAD workflows.
• Experience preparing technical presentations using PowerPoint.
• German language skills.

Additional Information

To individuals who join our team, we offer:

• Employment based on an employment contract
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, sport card (Multisport) and a social fund
• Exciting and challenging projects
• Personal development opportunities
• Friendly working atmosphere in a multidisciplinary and international team
• Helping to shape a sustainable future

Available office locations for this position are either in Poznań, Kraków or Łódź. We are flexible on the office location for this position, please indicate your preference in your covering letter. We value a healthy work life balance and are committed to your wellbeing. We will operate a hybrid working environment.

We are excited to receive your application, please ensure your CV is in English.

Should you be successful you will be invited for a telephone interview followed by a 2 steps virtual or live face to face interview.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That's how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.