Senior Heavy Mechanical Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and specify large-diameter steel penstocks, expansion joints, anchor blocks, and supports
• Select and integrate isolation and control valves (e.g. spherical, butterfly, Howell-Bunger)
• Develop gate layouts including radial, vertical lift, and slide gates with appropriate actuation systems
• Evaluate structural and fatigue performance under transient hydraulic loads
• Collaborate with civil, hydraulic, and structural teams to coordinate mechanical interfaces
• Support procurement, fabrication reviews, and site installation planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master's preferred)
• Minimum of 8 years experience in hydro-mechanical design for dams, hydropower, or large water infrastructure
• Solid understanding of transient load effects, fatigue, and pressure boundary design
• Familiarity with international standards (e.g. ASME, AWWA, EN) for pressure equipment and valves
• Experience coordinating with civil and structural teams on embedded parts and foundations
• Proficiency in mechanical analysis tools and CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD, Inventor, ANSYS)