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Civil Hydraulic Engineer 📍 Rome or Rende | 🏡 Hybrid | ⏱️ Full-time

Building a sustainable future, together. At WSP, we design the future of our communities. As one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, we bring together expertise across transport and infrastructure, buildings, energy, environment, water and advisory. Across Central Europe, we combine local knowledge with international reach to deliver projects that create a positive, lasting impact for clients, communities and the environment.

Our Power & Energy Services team delivers hydraulic and hydrological studies, analysis and design for infrastructure, industrial, energy and water-resources projects. You will contribute within a multidisciplinary and international environment, collaborating with specialists across WSP. The opportunity We are looking for a Civil Hydraulic Engineer to join our Power & Energy Services team in Rome or Rende. In this role, you will contribute to hydraulic and hydrological studies, analyses and design activities for infrastructure, industrial, energy and water-resources projects. You will work closely with civil, structural, geotechnical, environmental and BIM specialists to integrate design solutions, and support technical discussions with clients, authorities and other relevant stakeholders. How you will make an impact

• Hydrological and hydraulic studies: Develop studies for concept, detailed and construction design, including rainfall analysis, flood-flow assessment, hydraulic compatibility checks, and hydraulic and hydrological invariance assessments supporting flood-risk management.
• Hydraulic modelling: Develop one-dimensional and two-dimensional models of watercourses, natural drainage networks and drainage systems, using appropriate hydrological and hydraulic methodologies.
• Hydraulic infrastructure design: Design river-training works, hydraulic crossings, channels, culverts, attenuation basins, drainage networks, and stormwater collection and disposal systems.
• Technical documentation and data: Review topographical, territorial, rainfall and water-level data for quality and consistency, and prepare clear technical and calculation reports, specifications, drawings, quantity take-offs and permitting documentation.
• Coordination and delivery: Integrate solutions with multidisciplinary specialists, support site visits and construction activities, contribute to technical discussions with clients, authorities and relevant stakeholders, and ensure accurate, timely delivery in line with company health and safety procedures.

The team around you You will be part of the Power & Energy Services team, working in a multidisciplinary and international environment across infrastructure, industrial, energy and water-resources projects. The culture: An inclusive, dynamic and innovation-oriented working environment. The projects: Multidisciplinary and technically challenging infrastructure, industrial, energy and water-resources projects. The opportunity: Continuous learning, professional development and collaboration with national and international specialists. What you will bring to the role We focus on the essential qualifications, skills and experience needed for success, while welcoming different technical backgrounds and career paths.

• A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or an equivalent qualification. A focus on hydraulics is preferred.
• Minimum three years of professional experience in hydraulic design, applied hydrology or water management.
• Sound knowledge of hydrology, river hydraulics, urban drainage, hydraulic modelling methodologies, Italian technical standards, and the principal requirements for hydraulic design and flood-risk management. You can prepare clear, structured and verifiable technical and calculation reports.
• Experience with hydrological and hydraulic modelling software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA SWMM or equivalent tools; good AutoCAD skills and the ability to read and review technical drawings; and good knowledge of Microsoft Office and GIS tools, preferably QGIS or ArcGIS. Preferred: Experience with InfoWorks ICM, MIKE FLOOD, TUFLOW, FLO-2D or equivalent software; knowledge of Civil 3D, Revit and BIM methodologies for hydraulic infrastructure; and knowledge of MATLAB, Python or equivalent automation languages.
• Professional proficiency in both Italian and English languages.
• Operational autonomy, accuracy, analytical thinking, problem-solving skills and a multidisciplinary mindset.
• Preferred: Experience in flood hazard and risk studies, floodplain modelling and mitigation design; experience designing water-supply systems, sewer networks, pumping stations or water-treatment systems; and registration with the Italian Professional Engineering Body.

We are looking for someone with strong technical judgement who wants to keep growing through complex, meaningful projects. You will contribute expertise, share knowledge and help strengthen the quality of our work across multidisciplinary teams. Life at WSP When our people thrive, our projects thrive. At WSP, you will be supported to build your career, take on meaningful challenges and learn from talented professionals across a global network. We encourage flexibility, new ideas and growth in ways that reflect different career paths and ambitions. Compensation and benefits WSP is committed to pay transparency. The annual gross salary range for this position is €28,000 - €32,000. The final offer will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, qualifications and relevant expertise. Local benefits In addition to base salary, we offer a local benefits package designed to support wellbeing, flexibility and professional growth

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Meal vouchers and wellbeing benefits.
• Supplementary healthcare coverage.
• Professional registration support, where applicable.
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes.
• Public transport and mobility support.
• Access to additional welfare initiatives, corporate discounts and employee perks.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

Our recruitment process We see recruitment as a two-way conversation. Our process is designed to be transparent, collaborative and respectful of your time. While each hiring process is tailored to the position, it typically includes:

• Introductory conversation: A first conversation with Talent Acquisition to
• discuss your experience, motivations and expectations.
• Technical and team interview: A discussion with the hiring manager and relevant team members to explore your technical background and future contribution.
• Final conversation: A final discussion with business or unit leadership, where relevant, to review the scope of the role, team vision and potential impact.

Come as you are We are building teams that reflect the diverse communities we serve. If you see yourself in this role but do not meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your background, perspective and experience might be exactly what we need to move forward. All applications will be treated with confidentiality and considered under equal opportunities principles. Ready to help shape what’s next? If you are looking for a role where you can expand your technical impact through multidisciplinary and internationally connected hydraulic projects, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and discover what you can achieve with WSP. Accessibility and adjustments We want our recruitment process to be inclusive and accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the process, please let us know so we can support you.

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