About this opportunity
Dornier Consulting International GmbH lists this Hydraulic Engineer — Water Resources & CFD Expert opportunity in remote, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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TheDornier Group stands for innovative projects and exciting challenges and is a competent and reliable partner for complex consulting projects and demanding engineering services in a national and international environment. We bundle our expertise in the four Business units Power and Heat, Renewables as well as Mobility and Hydro.
For our stake inLahmeyer International GmbH inBad Vilbel, Germany or at project offices worldwide we are looking for a qualified and dedicated
Hydraulic Engineer (m/f/d)
Lahmeyer International GmbH is a leading international engineering company specializing in planning and consulting for energy, hydropower and irrigation systems. They stand for experience, quality and global expertise, supporting complex projects from development and planning through to operation, backed by the latest technical methods. Their multidisciplinary team combines comprehensive expertise with local practice to deliver efficient, seamless solutions for complex water resource projects.
What you can achieve with us:
You are responsible to develop and calibrate 1D/2D hydraulic numerical models for river hydraulics, flood routing, and reservoir operations
You perform CFD analysis of hydraulic structures such as spillways, stilling basins, intakes, and power waterways
You take the lead in designing and optimizing energy dissipation structures and assessing free-surface and pressure-flow regimes
You analyze unsteady flow phenomena in high-pressure conduits using specialized software
Preparing technical documentation lies in your hand: hydraulic calculations, design reports, rating curves, and specifications for tenders and procurement
You coordinate and interpret physical hydraulic model tests, including planning, instrumentation, and validation against numerical results
Conducting sedimentation studies is also part of your remit. This includes assessing sedimentation in reservoirs, developing sediment management strategies and evaluating sediment transport in waterways
What convinces us:
You hold a degree in Civil Engineering (master’s degree or higher) or a related field with a strong background and expertise in hydraulic engineering
You have at least 5 to 10 years of professional experience in hydraulic design and modelling for hydropower or water infrastructure projects, overseas assignments are a plus
You are proficient in standard hydraulic modelling software and CFD tools, coding skills are an advantage
You have strong knowledge of open-channel hydraulics, pressure-flow systems, and sediment transport. You are also familiar with transient analysis and physical model testing
Experience in preparing project studies and tender documents for new construction and plant refurbishment complements your professional profile
You bring an analytical mindset with attention to detail and excel in multicultural, interdisciplinary teams, and strong communication skills
You speak fluently English, both written and spoken; German and other foreign languages are an advantage
You are willing to travel internationally
What we have to offer:
30 days of holiday – Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are also days off
Subsidy for ‘eurekantine’ – so you can get through the working day feeling fresh and well-fed
JobRad leasing – get to your destination on your dream bike
Employee and refer-a-friend bonus – we share our success with you
We support your personal and professional development
Company-wide summer party & local Christmas parties
Together we stand for our values – reliability, open communication, trust, health, and genuine appreciation
Your contact person
As an international company, we value diversity and welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, physical or mental abilities, cultural, social, or ethnic background, religion, or worldview.
We look forward to receiving your application as Hydraulic Engineer (m/f/d)!
Dornier Group GmbH Personalabteilung
Zimmerstraße 67/69
D - 10117 Berlin
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Who can apply
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