Senior Dam Engineer

Tractebel Introduction 

Tractebel is a global engineering and consulting company delivering integrated solutions for sustainable energy and built environment projects. Our expertise is trusted worldwide across multiple markets like nuclear, renewables, power & gas, electrical grids, hydropower & dams, water resources & supply, desalination, complex & high-tech buildings, transport infrastructures, and ports & waterways.

By connecting strategy, design, engineering, social & environmental studies, project management and in-house digital application, we partner with companies and public authorities to create a positive impact on people and planet.

Backed by more than 150 years of experience, today Tractebel is a community of over 5,500 passionate experts across the globe, committed to ethical business and the fight against climate change. Tractebel is part of the ENGIE Group, a global reference in low-carbon energy and services.

Tractebel in the Asia Pacific (APAC) has offered high-quality services in engineering, consulting solutions, and project management in Energy & Water market for several years. With about 150 employees, Tractebel APAC has developed strong local expertise and continue to grow.

Work Environment 

We are looking for a Senior Dam Engineer to support efficiently the expansion of our activities in Water Business Line. You will be under the responsibility of the Deputy Head of Water APAC. Senior Dam Engineer’s prime focuses will be dam monitoring services as well as all dam design and construction related activities.

You will be integrated into the Tractebel Energy community, a worldwide network of Energy specialists keen on sharing their knowledge.   

All your missions must be performed with the highest standards of Quality / Safety / Legal / Ethics.

Missions

• Lead and perform ongoing dam monitoring services for major stakeholders in the region including the comprehensive follow up of high dam impounding and initial phase of operation. It will include mid-term site residency at the dam location as well as regular inspections.
• Provide technical inputs and expertise and deliverables to the team as well as to the Clients, in the field of design, construction design and supervision as well as refurbishment of dams,
• Carry out site visits for projects at various stage of the project (from inventory to construction) together with other team members (Geologist…) to handle all matters related to dam design (type, axis, location…).
• Act as Project manager for services with a major focus on high dam.
• Mentor and train less experienced engineers.
• Liaise, share and cooperate with the dam expert community of Tractebel. 
• Support in BD and Sales for acquiring new projects. 

Focus in Monitoring

TE has successfully developed a sound pipeline of dam monitoring and assistance to operation services in the region. Therefore, dam monitoring activities may represent more than 50% of your time, it includes:

• Perform analysis of monitoring data prepared by operators, provide insights and draw the relevant conclusions in terms of dam and foundation behavior.
• Be posted for extended periods at site during the critical phase of the dam operation such as impounding phase, the rainy seasons.
• Detect at the earliest any suspicious or abnormal readings, trends as well as signs or features at site (dam body, surrounding…).
• Provide initial feedback to the Client about the dam behaviour.
• Liaise with the other dam experts (based at the head offices in Europe) who will provide remote support on demand as well as with the Project management.
• Assist the Client in the definition, planning and improvement of their routine maintenance.
• Perform regular site inspection of the project, including during extended stays at site.
• Draft monthly and yearly monitoring reports.

Profile

We are looking for talented and motivated people to create the future of energy. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity and helps us meet today's and tomorrow's energy challenges. 

At Tractebel Thailand, we have built a culture based on trust and respect to welcome all genders. We encourage female candidates to apply even if they don't fulfill 100% of the requirements in the description. Our approach sets us apart and better prepares our company to address today's environmental and societal challenges. Make sure your voice is heard. Join us today, and let's grow together!

#Respect by Tractebel Thailand

• Bachelor's degree or relevant academic degrees in Civil Engineering, Hydraulics, Soil mechanics, structural engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in dam design, construction and monitoring, preferably in an international context.
• A track record of successful monitoring services including at mission at site. 
• The Willingness and ability to perform extended residency at dam location within the region in order to perform at site monitoring services with the remote support of head office.
• Fluent English proficiency. 
• An ability to develop sound and trusted relations with dam owner representatives. 
• An affiliation to a dam institution (such as National Large dam committee) would be a plus.
• An ability to perform/manage numerical (FEM, FDM…) analysis of dam would be a plus.
• Successful working experiences in multicultural team would be a plus.