Company Description

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. Unrivaled pioneering spirit and a strong commitment towards a more sustainable future. That's what we offer. Today, we are Europe's largest renewable energy producer and employ more than 7.000 colleagues in 20+ countries around the world.

Our vision is clear - to renew the way the world is powered. But there is more work to be done and that is why we need you to help us.

The business area Technology and Project Delivery drives value creation through optimising project delivery, procurement, operational excellence and leveraging IT & digitalisation. The business area is also responsible for ensuring a workplace without injury or harm. The role as Senior Hydropower Planner will be part of the Project Delivery Hydro Redesign and Greenfield unit, which primary responsibility is to oversee and deliver redesign and greenfield hydropower projects. This unit provides project resources, support and quality services in all phases of the project lifecycle.

Why join us

We promise, that here with us, you will power a brighter future. You will take ownership for projects, you will collaborate across boundaries, you will embrace new skills, guide and be surrounded by some of the smartest people in the industry. Together, we lead the energy transition to ensure a more sustainable future for our customers, society and future generations. And we look forward to doing this together with you.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Hydropower Planner to enhance our Project Delivery team, focusing on Hydro Redesign and Greenfield initiatives. In this role, you will primarily engage in early-phase project planning and provide essential support throughout the design and construction stages..

As a senior hydropower planner, you will:

• Manage the hydropower planning process within a highly skilled technical project team
• Lead and coordinate technical team and work through technical studies.
• Manage of services from technical consultants and specialists for technical studies.
• Responsible for the optimization process of concepts and design
• Responsible for the technical report for concepts and the technical part of the consent and/or permit application
• Responsible for the pre-dimensioning, initial hydraulic design and power production assessment, concept optimization process and design
• Provide technical solution cost and execution schedule input to the commercial and business case evaluation
• Provide technical support in evaluation of project opportunities
• Implement updates of technical design criteria and standards
• Support design work and construction activities
• Quality review and approve technical documentation (drawings, calculations, specifications, reports, etc.)
• Participate in continuous improvement work and in developing best practice for the portfolio of hydropower development opportunities
• Contribute to enhancing capabilities in hydro power planning.

Qualifications

We look for an experienced engineer with essential skills within hydropower, which includes:

• Master of Engineering within civil engineering and hydropower planning.
• More than 15 years' experience in project development, planning and construction of hydropower plants including rehabilitation
• Experience in design and/or construction of underground works
• Project design hydrology and hydraulic background and experience with hydropower pump storage is considered a plus
• Demonstrated ability to drive team and create results
• Strategic, conceptual, structured, creative, pro-active and solution-oriented team builder
• Excellent communication skills in Norwegian/Swedish and English

The ideal candidate will demonstrate high ethical standards and a strong focus on Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE). Additionally, they should possess excellent communication skills and be proficient in both a Scandinavian language and English, with fluency in speaking and writing

Additional Information

Our vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.

Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we're a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance.

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. We conduct background checks on qualified applicants before hire. This may include a conflicts of interest statement from candidates.

Application deadline: 25.05 2025.

Location: Oslo or other Statkraft offices in Norway or Sweden. Travel is expected for both internal and external purposes.

Contact: For questions about the role, please contact Elly Carlsen, VP Redesign and Greenfield at elly.karlsen@statkraft.com

For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Carita Eriksson TA Advisor at caritalinda.eriksson@statkraft.com.