CTS Group

Porto, Porto, Portugal

Intermediate Hydraulic Engineer

Job ID JOB-005-0000126

About the Role

Reports To: NAVITAS Hydraulic Design Team Leader

Type: Full-Time, On-Site

About CTS Group

CTS Group is a fast-growing international design and build company specialising in data center development across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). We combine engineering excellence, innovation, and digital transformation to deliver high-performance, sustainable, and future-ready data center solutions.

With over 40 nationalities represented across our teams, CTS fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture where innovation and technical precision drive every project. Beyond construction, CTS develops digital systems and standardised modular data center units to meet the evolving needs of hyperscalers, colocation providers, and enterprise clients.

Our proven track record and strong partnerships have established CTS as a trusted industry leader delivering large-scale, complex data center facilities with speed, efficiency, and excellence.

Role Overview

The Hydraulic Design Engineer owns the hydraulic design effort for large-scale data centre projects, covering domestic water, sewage drainage, rainwater drainage, fire-fighting, and fire suppression systems (excluding underground works outside the building's footprint). The role independently develops calculations, designs systems and layouts, and ensures compliance with industry regulations.

The position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams and client-facing interactions, maintaining high standards of quality and safety across CTS's EMEA project portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and specify hydraulic components and systems for large-scale projects, ensuring safety, quality, and functionality standards are met.

• Develop hydraulic models and drawings using Revit with the MagiCAD plug-in.

• Develop schematic drawings using AutoCAD.

• Develop hydraulic calculations, ensuring full compliance with project requirements and industry standards.

• Use Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) to manage project stages and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

• Ensure design compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

• Review and validate designs for compliance with standards and client requirements.

• Approve and issue hydraulic design documents within the assigned scope, ensuring compliance with project requirements.

• Report non-compliance, potential budget deviations, or delays to the NAVITAS Hydraulic Design Team Leader.

• Collaborate with project managers, architects, and other engineering teams to ensure successful integration with other disciplines.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Hydraulic Engineering; Master's degree in Hydraulic Engineering or a related field is an advantage.

• 5–10 years of experience in hydraulic design, including exposure to large-scale or mission-critical projects.

• Proficiency in Revit with the MagiCAD plug-in, and AutoCAD.

• Practical experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) or similar common data environment platforms.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a focus on delivering high-quality results on time.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, including client-facing interactions.

• Proactive and autonomous, with strong attention to detail and the ability to stay composed under pressure.

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