Nilton Valentim

Nilton Valentim is a Senior Engineer specializing in Dams and Hydropower at Fichtner Consulting Engineers Ltd since July 2023, with a focus on Civil and Structural Engineering projects in the UK and internationally. Previously, Nilton worked as a Senior Dam Engineer at HR Wallingford, concentrating on research and design in river and hydraulic engineering, and as a Chartered Civil Engineer at Mott MacDonald, involved in similar projects. Early career experience includes roles at STUCKY Ltd, emphasizing technical aspects of dam and hydroelectric engineering, and as a Dam Safety Engineer at Cahora Bassa Hydroelectric Plant, where Nilton worked on dam safety management and evaluation. Additionally, Nilton began a career in civil engineering with a focus on seismic assessment at Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia. Nilton holds an MSc in Structural Engineering and an MEng in Civil Engineering from Universidade Nova de Lisboa.