Senior Water Power Engineer – Dams, Electromechanical & Hydromechanical

About the role

AFRY, a leading Nordic engineering and consulting firm with a strong international presence, is building a water power team in Norway to meet local market needs: dam safety, dam reviews and upgrades, and increased capacity and flexibility with pumped storage. The position is based in the Lysaker office in Oslo, with a hybrid option and on-site presence preferred.

Key responsibilities

• Dam design and review, including dam safety assessments
• Design and review of electromechanical parts of the waterway (turbines, generators, pumps and other installations)
• Design and review of hydromechanical parts of the waterway (gates, penstocks, valves etc.)
• Project or project lead and discipline lead roles, with support on tendering and strategic tasks
• Mentoring newer colleagues in the field
• Technical design, cross-disciplinary collaboration, customer and supplier dialogue, and participation in meetings, site visits and project follow-up

Required profile

• Higher education: civil engineer (MSc) or engineer (BSc) in dams (construction, geotechnical, hydraulic engineering), construction, electromechanical, mechanical or hydromechanical engineering
• Experience in water power projects (design, inspection, review)
• NVE certification for area III (hydromechanics) and/or areas I and II (dam engineer)
• Good written and spoken Norwegian and English
• Advantageous: experience with Norwegian regulations (NVE guidelines) and previous consultant/advisor work

Required skills

• Problem-solving and structured, flexible approach to varied tasks
• Ability to plan and structure work across parallel projects
• Team player who enjoys collaboration and development

What we offer

• A central role in socially critical projects and the chance to shape a new field
• An inclusive, supportive international environment and good development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements and trust-based autonomy
• Paid leave during Easter week and Christmas break