Experienced hydropower engineer: dams, electromechanical, hydromechanical

Role Summary

Why this position?

AFRY in Norway is now looking for experienced professionals in dam engineering and dam safety, electromechanics and hydromechanics, who want to take a central role in the further development of our business in hydropower.

We have extensive experience in the international market and are in the initial phase of building up our Norwegian department. We are in a phase where each employee is a key person who gets to help shape the team. With us, you therefore get a combination of the security of an established, international company - and the opportunity to influence the direction, way of working and professional development in a local environment that is still being developed.

This is not a role for you who only want to work within established frameworks, but for you who like to combine solid professional weight with a practical understanding of implementation with new opportunities, and who are motivated by contributing to dam and hydropower projects.

As part of our professional environment within hydropower, you will work on a wide range of tasks with room for influencing your own work tasks. Typical work tasks include

• design and reassessment of dams
• assessment and design of electromechanical parts in the waterway (e.g. turbines, generators, pumps, and other electromechanical installations), or
• assessment and design of hydromechanical parts in the waterway (e.g. hatches, pipe passages, valves, etc.)

With all roles, there will be the possibility of professional responsibility as project/project manager or discipline manager. There will also be a need for support with tender work and other strategic tasks. As part of a growing team, there will also be a need for follow-up of newer colleagues in the field.

• The working day will typically consist of a combination of:
• technical planning and professional assessments
• interdisciplinary collaboration across disciplines and national borders
• dialogue with customers, suppliers and other professional environments
• participation in technical meetings, inspections and project follow-up where relevant
• professional responsibilities, including tasks within project management/project management

the position involves some travel activities, including business trips and inspections.

Desirable personal qualities

• Strong collaborative skills and a genuine desire to contribute to the community
• Ability to work structured
• Flexible and solution-oriented with a positive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Is professionally confident, but still curious
• Wants to contribute actively to the development of a professional environment with a positive working environment

Requirements

We are looking for professionals with solid competence in hydropower, specifically related to dam constructions, electromechanics or hydromechanics. In order to succeed and thrive in the role, we see that you have good problem-solving skills and are happy to immerse yourself in technical issues. In addition, flexibility and motivation for varied tasks are highly valued since we are a developing team in a market with many innovative opportunities. A large part of the work is carried out in project form, and we are therefore looking for someone who enjoys collaboration. You are happy to contribute knowledge and ideas, while at the same time you are curious and want to develop with others.

Since you may be given responsibility for parallel projects and tasks, it is also important that you have the ability to plan and structure your work and take your own initiatives to find solutions and drive the work forward.

Formal requirements

Relevant higher education; civil engineer (MSc) or engineer (BSc) with specialization related to dams (construction engineering, geoengineering, watercourse engineering, etc.), construction, electromechanics, machinery or hydromechanics,

• Experience in hydropower projects (project planning, inspection, reassessment, etc.),
• Good Norwegian and English skills, written and oral,
• For hydromechanics: NVE certification for subject area III,
• For dam engineers: NVE certification within subject area I and/or II

It is an advantage if you have

• Solid experience with Norwegian requirements and regulations (NVE guidelines, etc.)
• Previous experience as a consultant/advisor

Benefits

• A central role in socially critical projects
• Opportunity to influence and shape a new subject area
• An inclusive and supportive international work environment with a high level of commitment
• Good development opportunities - both nationally and internationally
• Flexible working methods and a high degree of trust
• Free during Easter week and Christmas Eve
• We have offices at Lysaker in Oslo. We emphasize a good group environment, and therefore appreciate your presence in the office. There will be the possibility of a hybrid solution with a home office to facilitate flexibility.

About the Company

Why AFRY?

AFRY is a leading Nordic engineering and consulting company with a strong international presence, and hydropower is one of our most important investment areas with a proud history globally. We combine deep technical expertise with a clear societal mission: to contribute to a robust and sustainable energy transition.

In Norway, we are now building a team to respond to the needs of the Norwegian market, where dam safety, reassessments and upgrades of dams, and increased capacity and flexibility with pumping power are focus areas.

At AFRY, you will not be one of many. You become a professional co-creator, with a real influence on how we work, how we solve complex projects, and how we develop our expertise further. We value experience, professional discussions and healthy disagreement - and we believe the best technical solutions are created when strong professionals are given room to contribute.

Additional Information

We assess applications on an ongoing basis.

Contact: For questions about the position, please contact Nora Rydland Fjøsne on +47 41227275 or nora.fjoesne@afry.com

Application: Submit your application and CV. We look forward to hearing from you!

At AFRY, we are concerned with making a difference in everything we do, and we believe that changes happen when we make brave choices together. Through collaboration, innovation and different perspectives, we help create solutions for the future. We are always looking for more talented colleagues who want to become part of our inclusive and diverse team. Join us and contribute to the transformation towards a more sustainable society.