Company Description

A Brief intro about AFRY:

AFRY provides engineering, project management, and advisory services that enable the energy and industrial transition and strengthen resilience in society. Its global operations are organized across three business divisions: Energy, Industry, and Transportation & Places.

AFRY is headquartered in Sweden and maintains a presence in more than 40 countries worldwide. With a team of approximately 18,000 experts, we combine global capabilities with local insight and deep industry expertise to deliver sustainable solutions and create long-term value. Our projects span over 100 countries, enabling us to make a positive and lasting impact for future generations. As of March 2025, AFRY reported net sales of SEK 27 billion.

Job Description

We are looking for a technically competent and motivated Hydraulic/Hydropower Engineer with 3–6 years of experience in hydraulic design, analysis and review of hydropower and water-resources projects.

The candidate will be involved in the conceptualisation, hydraulic analysis, design, modelling, review and optimisation of hydraulic structures and systems associated with dams, hydropower projects and water conveyance systems.
The role requires a strong understanding of fundamental hydraulic principles, the ability to interpret design requirements and project constraints, and the capability to develop technically sound and practical engineering solutions.
Depending on experience and demonstrated capability, the engineer will be expected to work independently on assigned components and progressively take responsibility for hydraulics of the complete project.
Key Responsibilities
Hydraulic Design and Analysis
Carry out hydraulic design and analysis for hydropower, dam and water-resources projects.
Develop and review hydraulic layouts for:

Spillways and energy dissipation arrangements
Chutes, stilling basins and flip buckets
Intake and approach channels
Head race tunnels and tail race systems
Pressure shafts and penstocks
Surge shafts
Bottom outlets and low-level outlets
Diversion and river-flow arrangements
Sediment exclusion and sediment management systems
Canals, pipelines and rising mains
Pumped-storage project hydraulic systems

Undertake hydraulic calculations for the above structures.
Optimise hydraulic layouts considering hydraulic performance, constructability, excavation, structural requirements and project constraints. B. Hydraulic Modelling
Develop, run and interpret numerical hydraulic models.
Carry out 1D/2D modelling using HEC-RAS for rivers, channels, spillways, flood routing and related hydraulic systems.
Carry out transient hydraulic analysis and water-hammer studies using appropriate software such as Bentley HAMMER/WHAMO.
Develop appropriate modelling assumptions, boundary conditions, mesh/model dimensions and governing cases.
Critically assess modelling results rather than relying solely on software outputs. C. Hydraulic Design Review (for Senior levels)
Review hydraulic calculations, drawings, reports.
Check consistency between Hydraulic calculations, Drawings, Design criteria, Project layouts, Model results and technical specifications
Identify technical gaps, inconsistencies and potential design risks.
Prepare clear and technically justified review comments.
Follow up closure of review comments and verify revised submissions.
Review native analysis/model files wherever required to verify the basis of calculations.
Provide technical inputs to project teams and resolve hydraulic design issues in coordination with structural, geotechnical, hydrological and other disciplines. D. Engineering Judgement and Problem Solving
Evaluate alternative hydraulic arrangements and recommend technically and economically suitable solutions.
Understand the interaction between hydraulics and structural, geotechnical, geological and construction constraints.
Assess the implications of changes in project layout, design discharge, reservoir levels, operating conditions and structural configuration.
Apply relevant IS codes, international guidelines, technical standards and good engineering practice. E. Project and Package Responsibility
For experienced engineers( 3–6 years) the role will include progressively higher levels of responsibility:
Independently undertake defined hydraulic calculations and modelling tasks.
Prepare calculation notes, drawings inputs and technical documentation.
Develop competency in hydraulic software and engineering procedures.
Coordinate with senior engineers and other disciplines.

Qualifications

Tech or equivalent in Water Resources or Hydraulics Engineering from the recognized university.

Software Skills

The candidate should preferably have experience with relevant hydraulic engineering software. Depending on experience and role requirements, proficiency may include:

HEC-RAS – 1D/2D hydraulic modelling
Bentley HAMMER & WHAMO– transient analysis / water hammer
OpenFOAM / ANSYS Fluent/ Flow 3D or equivalent CFD software – preferred for experienced candidates (Not mandatory)
QGIS / GIS tools
MS Excel and other engineering tools for hydraulic calculations and data analysis

Hydropower / Water Resources Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas will be preferred:

Concrete gravity dams
Embankment and composite dams
Spillways and energy dissipation systems
Hydropower intakes
Headrace and tailrace systems
Tunnels and shafts
Surge arrangements
Pressure conduits and penstocks
Bottom outlets and river outlets
Pumped-storage hydropower projects
River hydraulics and flood studies
Open-channel hydraulics
Pipeline and pressurised-flow systems
Physical hydraulic model studies
CFD studies of hydraulic structures
Hydraulic transient analysis

Additional Information

The engineer is expected to contribute to or independently prepare:

Hydraulic design calculations
Design basis and technical notes
Hydraulic modelling files
Model setup and result interpretation
Hydraulic design reports
Hydraulic drawings and layouts
Design review comments and comment-response sheets
Technical specifications and tender inputs
Technical comparison of design alternatives
Presentation material for client/technical meetings
Responses to client, PMC and review consultant comments
The engineer shall ensure that calculations, drawings, reports and model files are technically consistent and traceable.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That's how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.

Hydraulics Engineer