Mechanical Design Engineer

About the role

SMEC is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a key barrage rehabilitation project. The role focuses on assessing, designing, and rehabilitating mechanical gate systems, hoists, and related equipment to deliver safe and reliable solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct condition assessments of barrage gates, pocket gates, head regulator gates, hoists and associated mechanical equipment.
• Review existing drawings, maintenance records, operating history and inspection results to define rehabilitation requirements.
• Design radial and vertical‑lift gates, hoisting systems, trunnions, seals, embedded parts and other mechanical components.
• Develop refurbishment and replacement options, prepare detailed designs, drawings, specifications and BOQs.
• Support technical specifications, bidding documents, procurement, contractor submissions, fabrication inspections, testing and commissioning.
• Provide technical input for safety, feasibility and detailed design reports while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s degree advantageous).
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in design, rehabilitation or maintenance of gates, hoists and mechanical equipment for dams or barrages.
• Experience with World Bank or other MDB‑funded infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of international standards such as BS, ASTM and EN.
• Excellent communication, documentation and teamwork abilities.

Required skills

• Mechanical engineering design.
• Hydraulic gate systems, radial and vertical‑lift gates.
• Hoisting systems, trunnions, seals and embedded parts.
• Non‑destructive testing (NDT) and condition assessment.
• Familiarity with BS, ASTM and EN standards.