Technical Advisor – Hydraulic Engineering--HKO

Position: Technical Advisor – Hydraulic Engineering-260208-HKO-001
Location:

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Role Overview

We are looking for a Technical Advisor specializing in hydraulic engineering to support water quality and ecological improvement projects under the Water Framework Directive (WFD) program running until 2027.

You will contribute to the realization of projects such as tidal nature areas, nature-friendly riverbanks, and ecological water systems.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical advice on hydraulic engineering (e.g., seepage, water permits)

Develop principle notes and system specifications

Review and assess designs for quality and compliance

Monitor adherence to agreements and technical standards

Identify and mitigate risks and deviations

Support quality assurance across project phases

Review delivery and completion documentation

Prepare reports and recommend process improvements

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and share knowledge

Requirements

Minimum  5 years' experience  in hydraulic engineering (design and execution)

Master's degree in  Civil Engineering  or similar

Strong knowledge of:
Hydraulic engineering and river morphology

Waterway design and hydraulic loads

Hydraulic modelling tools

Experience working on  complex multidisciplinary projects

Knowledge of the  Water Framework Directive (WFD)

Valid  VOL-VCA certificate  (or willingness to obtain within 3 months)

Preferred

Experience with  system-oriented contract management (SCB)

Familiarity with  requirements management tools (e.g., Relatics)

Key Competencies

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Well-organized and proactive

Results-driven and quality-focused

Able to work effectively in multidisciplinary environments

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