Diego David Baptista de Souza

COO Engineering Nova Participações

Santa Catarina, Brazil

About

I am the COO of the Engineering Business Unit at Nova Participações (Nova Engevix Engenharia, Nova Engenharia, and IFX) and a partner at BMBConsult Engenharia, with over 20 years of experience in infrastructure, always focusing on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. 🎓 Education and Specializations Civil Engineer, Master in Water Resources and Environment, with MBAs in Project Management, Business Management, and Energy Industry (FGV), an MBA in Renewable Energy (Estácio), and currently pursuing a Specialization in Energy Transition (PUC-PR). I am a PMP (Project Management Professional) certified by PMI. 🏗️ Professional Experience I work in the development and management of large-scale infrastructure projects, involving: ✔ Renewable energy (hydropower plants, photovoltaic, wind, BESS, pumped-storage, biomass, and green hydrogen); ✔ Sanitation and energy efficiency; ✔ Dam safety and water resources management; ✔ Transportation infrastructure (ports, airports, metro systems, railways, highways); ✔ General industry. I am also a member of the ICOLD technical committees on dam hydraulics and climate change, as well as a board member and coordinator of the Hydraulic Dams Committee at CBDB. 🌱 ESG and Sustainability I firmly believe that engineering and sustainability go hand in hand. I am deeply involved in energy transition, decarbonization, and climate resilience, seeking innovative solutions to make projects more efficient and responsible. 💡 Innovation and Digital Transformation Technology is revolutionizing engineering, and I am at the forefront of this transformation. I have experience in BIM implementation and the application of AI in civil engineering, exploring new ways to optimize projects and processes. 🎤 Sharing Knowledge As a speaker at symposiums, universities, and industry events, I discuss topics related to infrastructure, energy, and technological innovation. I have also worked as a university professor in hydraulics, project evaluation, and project management. 🤝 Leadership and Teamwork I believe that great projects are built on transparent communication and a strong sense of purpose. I focus on managing and developing motivated multidisciplinary teams, aiming to be a leader by example and mutual respect. My management approach values people, diversity, and talent development.

Experience

  • Nova Engevix (9 yrs 4 mos)
    • COO
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

      COO Engineering Nova Participações (holding)

    • CEO
      Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

      CEO of Nova Engevix Engenharia e Projetos S/A

    • Director
      Mar 2017 - Jun 2023 · 6 yrs 4 mos

      Director of Energy and Water Resources at Engevix Engenharia e Projetos S/A. Responsable for energy and water resources engineering projects, as well as the commercial strategy related to these projects and clients.

  • Partner at BMBConsult
    Oct 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 9 mos

  • Engevix Engenharia e Projetos S.A. (8 yrs 4 mos)
    • Head of Hydraulic/Hydrology/Energy Studies Division
      Dec 2008 - Mar 2017 · 8 yrs 4 mos

      Working as the manager of the Hydro/Energy Division, into the Engineering Board, which is one of the directorships of the Vice-Presidency of Energy. Direct Manager of a team of engineers allocated in different cities.

    • Head of Energy and Water Resources Department
      Oct 2016 - Feb 2017 · 5 mos

      Head of the Department of Energy and Water Resources of Engevix Engenharia S.A, responsable for energy and water resources engineering projects, as well as the commercial strategy related to these projects and clients.

  • College Professor at Estácio
    Aug 2015 - Dec 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Professor of Hydraulics in Civil Engineering Course. Professor of Project Evaluation and Project Management in Production Engineering Course

  • Engevix Engenharia S.A. (10 yrs 9 mos)
    • Head of Civil Projects Division
      Dec 2014 - Oct 2016 · 1 yr 11 mos

      Working as the manager of the Civil Projects Division, into the Department of Projects of Energy and Water Resources, as part of the Directorship of Energy and Water Resources. Direct Manager of the following areas: hydraulics, geotechnic, civil lay-outs and geology.

    • Project Manager
      Jun 2007 - Oct 2016 · 9 yrs 5 mos

      Project Manager of Hydropower and Energy projects, as basic design, due dilligences, detailed design, feasibility and/or pre-feasibility design,and technical and commercial proposals. working with multidisciplinary teams of dozens of people, with technicians and engineers. During these works is commom the application of Project Manegement tools, as PMI procedures. Great interface/interaction with construction and clients. In proposals, often working very closely in auctions and biddings with clients. Financial-economical feasibility of projects. Contract management

    • Project Engineer
      Feb 2006 - Nov 2011 · 5 yrs 10 mos

      Project engineer of Hydropower plants. During this time I worked on dozens of engineering projects of all levels of detail, as Technical and Economical Feseability Studies, Basic Design and Detailed Design, in the subjects of hydrology, hydraulic, energy studies and general lay-out definition.