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Project manager assistant engineer

Hydropower Plant Development and Construction – Africa Projects

YOUR ROLE

As an assistant to one of our project managers, you will support them in their various tasks related to managing a hydropower plant project, including development (technical studies, obtaining permits, etc.) and construction (site monitoring, implementation of environmental and social programs, etc.). By the end of your internship, you should be able to understand all aspects of implementing a hydropower project (technical, permitting, financial).

Type of contract

End-of-study internship or gap year (Minimum 6 months)

Start

ASAP

Location

Paris Center + Remote work (minimum 20%)

Compensation

Based on profile

YOUR RESPONSABILITIES

Responsibilities in Project Development Phase
  • Ensure cost estimation and preliminary sizing of the project

  • Coordinate local services necessary for feasibility studies (Topography, Hydrology, Geotechnics, Environmental, etc.)

  • Write or oversee the drafting of prefeasibility reports

  • Establish the project implementation timeline

  • Oversee all design phases

  • Consult, select, and coordinate external engineering firms

  • Coordinate the internal engineering team

  • Monitor the obtaining of permits in collaboration with local authorities

Responsibilities in Construction Phase
  • Coordinate the definition of the specifications and consult with various contractors

  • Lead the analysis of contractors' bids

  • Implement and manage the execution of contracts

  • Ensure the quality of deliverables, budgets, and deadlines

  • Define technical specifications for various studies

  • Review study reports

  • Negotiate and draft contracts in collaboration with the Project Manager, CFO, and legal team

  • Communicate with local authorities, partners, technical or financial partners, banks, etc.

Cross-Functional Missions
  • Under the supervision of the Technical Director, you will participate in improving the following tools based on your project's needs:

  • Project cost estimation tool

  • Preliminary dimensioning tool for civil engineering structures

  • Productivity calculation tool

  • Head loss calculation tool

  • Site monitoring tool (material consumption, inventory management, etc.)

YOUR PROFILE

  • Education: Engineering School

  • Software Skills: Microsoft Office, strong Excel skills (VBA, macros), Autocad, QGIS, Python

  • Languages: Fluent in English (written and spoken)

  • Personal Qualities: Autonomy, proactivity, excellent analytical and synthesis skills, organization and rigor, strong writing skills, curiosity, open-mindedness, and teamwork ability

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Start Date

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We developpe, finance, build, and operate hydropower plants up to 30 MW.

Our offices
 

MAURITIUS

4th Floor, Ebene Skies

Rue de l’Institut, ​
Ebene, Mauritius​

KENYA

P. O. Box 13924 - 00800

Nairobi, Kenya


 

FRANCE

10, rue de Penthièvre

75008 Paris, France

RWANDA

GIKONDO-MAGERWA ​P.O.Box 1361 ​

Kigali, Rwanda

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