Interpreter

To provide technical translation and interpretation support between Chinese and English for engineering teams on dams and hydropower projects, ensuring accurate communication of technical, safety, and compliance-related matters throughout all project phases.

Responsibilities:

• Translate and interpret HSE strategies and plans in both languages
• Support implementation of HSE measures on-site
• Ensure understanding of HSE expectations by all stakeholders
• Coordinate with HSE leads to localize content
• Participate in HSE briefings as interpreter
• Interpret monitoring reports and compliance documentation.
• Assist audits and inspections as language bridge
• Help identify compliance gaps
• Support preparation of bilingual compliance reports
• Coordinate with Chinese-speaking stakeholders
• Translate training materials (manuals, SOPs)
• Provide live interpretation during workshops
• Support Q&A sessions and safety drills
• Ensure technical accuracy in translations
• Coordinate feedback from participants

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Hydropower, or similar.
• Professional fluency in Mandarin and English
• 5+ years of experience in hydropower or dam projects
• 2+ years of technical interpretation (Chinese–English)
• Familiarity with engineering project documentation standards
• Fluent in Chinese and English (written and verbal)
• Understanding of engineering drawings and specs
• A desire to meet or exceed client expectations
• Contributing to the success of the business
• Achievement of practice excellence within time and budgetary constraints
• Supporting and development of team knowledge and skills