Civil Structural Engineer for Industrial Projects

About us

Tractebel is a global engineering and consulting company delivering integrated solutions for sustainable energy and built environment projects. Our expertise is trusted worldwide across multiple markets like nuclear, renewables, power & heat, electrical grids, hydropower & dams, water resources & supply, desalination, complex & high-tech buildings, transport infrastructures, and ports & waterways.

By connecting strategy, design, engineering, social & environmental studies, project management and in-house digital application, we partner with companies and public authorities to create a positive impact on people and planet. 

Backed by more than 150 years of experience, today Tractebel is a community of over 6,000 passionate experts across the globe, committed to ethical business and the fight against climate change. Tractebel is part of the ENGIE Group, a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. 

Your function

• You participate in international projects, together with other European Tractebel Entities;
• You are responsible for modelling and design of various industrial complex structures. (concrete and steel)
• You draft, follow-up and review studies and technical specifications related to engineering projects during the different phases of project implementation (feasibility, basic or detailed design, implementation);
• You prepare and verify technical documents, including technical and calculation notes, drawings, materials specifications, and requisitions.
• You are responsible for ensuring that the hours budget, the timing and the quality of the engineering works are executed as required;
• You will make sure that the projects assigned to you will be executed in accordance with our quality system and our H&S rules;
• You keep up with the standards, guidelines and new techniques and developments in your discipline;
• You respond to the requirements and needs of the client;
• You work together with colleagues, external partners (such as architects, other design and engineering consultancy companies, contractors during the construction phase, etc.) and clients in a constructive way;
• You have an international mindset and collaborate with our offices abroad for certain engineering tasks and take the necessary actions to guarantee the required quality;

Candidate’s profile:

• You are a qualified Civil/Structural Engineer, holding as a minimum a Bachelor´s degree in the field of Civil Engineering;
• You have relevant experience (a minimum of 5 years) in an engineering company, design office, or on-site construction in a general building contractor.
• Proficiency in Civil Engineering design and structural calculations.
• You have excellent expertise in AUTOCAD
• You have expertise in using calculation software ( Etabs/ SCIA/ROBOT)
• You have knowledge of design norms and regulations ( Eurocodes);
• A good knowledge of English is a must, and knowledge of French is an advantage;
• You have strong teamwork skills and a taste for energy technologies.
• Rigour, pragmatism, and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• You have very good knowledge of MS Office package;
• You are willing to make international trips for our international collaboration and international projects.

Our offer

We grow together with our employees. We offer the right conditions for this framework conditions: 

• Future-proof workplace that combines medium-sized businesses with global perspectives and sustainability.
• Varied and exciting work in which you can develop professionally and personally. No two days are the same!
• Challenging and exciting international projects in a dynamic team of high-level experts.
• Integrative working environment, characterized by the diversity of our employees and a working atmosphere in which working is a pleasure.
• A culture of appreciation, equal opportunities and long-term international development opportunities.
• A comprehensive induction as well as a range of further training measures and language courses in a company that always supports you.
• An attractive compensation package.

Please note - roles and responsibilities may vary or can be tailored around your expertise.

Tractebel welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, and actively promotes Diversity in the workforce