Hydropower Planning Expert (m/f/d)

Lahmeyer International GmbH

The

Dornier 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 five Business Units Power and Heat, Renewables,

Transmission & Distribution

• as well as Mobility and Hydro.
• For our stake in

Lahmeyer International GmbH

in

• Bad Vilbel, Germany or at project offices worldwide
• we are looking for a qualified and dedicated
• Hydropower Planning Expert (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 take the lead in planning hydropower projects, overseeing everything from site selection and layout optimization to the preliminary design of hydraulic structures

You develop conceptual feasibility studies for dams, waterways, and powerhouses

You perform hydrological analyses, energy yield assessments, reservoir operation studies, and generation forecasts

You carry out risk assessments and scenario analyses for project alternatives, considering factors such as climate resilience and sedimentation impacts

Preparing project schedules, budgets, and resource plans, you monitor progress and make sure contractual obligations are met

By coordinating multi-disciplinary inputs from civil, mechanical, electrical, and environmental teams, you produce consistent and high-quality project documentation such as technical reports, tender documents, and presentations

You manage interfaces with clients, partners, and stakeholders, organize workshops, present findings, and respond to technical questions

Contributing to business development, you prepare proposals and support strategic initiatives in hydropower planning

What convinces us

You hold a degree in Civil Engineering (master’s or higher) or a related field – specialization in hydraulic engineering, hydropower planning, or project management is an advantage

With at least 5 years of professional experience (ideally 10) you have successfully led hydropower and pumped storage planning projects and feasibility studies – experience with international projects is a plus

Skilled in hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnics, structural design, and the integration of electrical and mechanical systems, you are familiar with international standards and financing requirements for hydropower projects

You have experience in project management, contract negotiations, and proposal preparation; knowledge of construction supervision is an added advantage

Communicating clearly and confidently, you can justify your technical decisions both internally and externally

You are flexible, willing to travel internationally, and thrive in multicultural teams

Fluent in English, you benefit from German or other language skills

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 Hydropower Planning Expert (m/f/d)!

Dornier Group GmbH

Personalabteilung

• Zimmerstraße 67/69
• D - 10117 Berlin