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Job Description

Dam Design Expert (International Expert)


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Post-Graduation (Master’s or higher) in Structural Engineering and/or Water Resources Engineering.
  • Professional engineering registration (preferred).
  • Additional certifications in dam safety, hydropower, or geotechnical engineering are desirable.

Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 15 years of professional experience in the planning, design, and construction supervision of dams and related hydraulic structures.
  • He / She should have worked in at least 5 large dam projects.
  • Proven international project experience (preferred).
  • Demonstrated expertise in:
    • Concrete gravity dams, RCC dams, embankment dams, and/or arch dams.
    • Structural analysis and stability assessment.
    • Dam safety evaluation and risk assessment.
    • Hydraulic design of spillways, outlets, and energy dissipation structures.
    • Seismic analysis and flood routing studies.
    • Experience in multidisciplinary project coordination and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and review the structural and hydraulic design of dams and associated infrastructure.
  • Conduct feasibility studies, detailed engineering design, and technical due diligence.
  • Perform stability analyses (static and dynamic) and safety assessments.
  • Provide technical guidance during construction, including site inspections and quality assurance.
  • Review and approve design drawings, technical specifications, and reports.
  • Ensure compliance with international standards and guidelines (e.g., ICOLD, World Bank, FIDIC where applicable).
  • Mentor junior engineers and build local capacity.
  • Support client coordination, technical meetings, and reporting requirements.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in relevant engineering software (e.g., STAAD, SAP2000, PLAXIS, GeoStudio, HEC-RAS).
  • Excellent technical reporting and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong leadership and decision-making capability.

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