About

HIDROBR is a company focused on engineering solutions and was founded
with the aim of bringing a differentiated performance to the market.
HIDROBR is a company focused on engineering solutions and was founded with the aim of bringing a differentiated performance to the market.

With services in the Sanitation, Infrastructure, Energy and Mining sectors, we offer technical capacity, innovation, competence and sustainability in all our projects. Our purpose is to transform challenges into accomplishments, with the ability to tackle the most complex engineering problems in a world that is constantly changing.

We are committed to offer technical excellence in all our solutions, and we present ourselves as true partners with our clients, working closely together to find the best solutions for the public, private and academic sectors in the areas of water resources, sustainability, geotechnics and sanitation.

We value collaboration and open, transparent communication in all our interactions, and we always remain adaptable and innovative, ready to face the challenges of the future. With these core values and a committed, top-notch and proficient team, we firmly believe in our ability to transform the world, solving the problems of the past, minimizing the impacts of the present and building the sustainable future we want.

Purpose

Transforming challenges into accomplishments.

Vision

To be recognized for our ability to solve engineering challenges in a constantly changing world.

Values

People first, constantly striving for technical excellence, embracing partnership and collaboration, while encouraging adaptability and innovation.

Our clients

Access our project portfolio

Our leaders

Vítor Lages

managing partner

Civil Engineer from UFMG (2009), Master in Water Resources from UFMG (2014), Specialist in Business Management (2018) and Master in Business Administration, Strategy and Innovation from Fundação Dom Cabral.

He has worked as a consultant for the mining and energy sectors since 2008, developing projects and studies related to climate variability, water availability, hydraulic works, river hydraulics, hypothetical dam failure studies and dam safety. He is currently CEO of HIDROBR and works in team development, technical consultancy and business management.

João Andrade

managing partner

Civil Engineer from UFMG (2010), Specialist in Project Management from Fundação Dom Cabral (2018) and Specialist in Dam Safety from Unileya (2022).

He has experience in consultancy for the mining and energy sectors and has worked since 2009 on the development of projects and studies related to fluviometric consistency, hydraulic works, river hydraulics, drainage infrastructure projects, dam safety assessment, coordination and development of periodic dam reviews. He is a COO of HIDROBR and serves on the Operational Board.

Vitor Queiroz

managing partner

Civil Engineer from UFMG (2009), Master in Sanitation, Environment and Water Resources from UFMG (2016) and Executive MBA from IBMEC (2013).

He has extensive experience in the areas of sanitation and water resources, having worked in the public and private sectors, as well as in academia. He has completed various certifications such as Climate Governance and Best Corporate Governance Practices. He is the managing partner of HIDROBR and currently focuses on public policy, management, regulation, planning and economic aspects of sanitation, water resources and the environment. He stands as President of the Board.