Mechanical Design Engineer

SMEC is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a key barrage rehabilitation project. This role involves assessing, designing, and rehabilitating mechanical gate systems, hoists, and related equipment. The successful candidate will support the project team in delivering safe, reliable, and practical engineering solutions. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside skilled colleagues on iconic infrastructure projects, contributing to innovative and sustainable outcomes within a flexible and growing organization committed to diversity and corporate social responsibility.

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 determine mechanical condition and rehabilitation needs.
- Assess and design radial and vertical-lift gates, hoisting systems, trunnions, seals, embedded parts, and other mechanical components.
- Develop rehabilitation, refurbishment, and replacement options while preparing mechanical designs, drawings, specifications, and Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
- Support the preparation of technical specifications, bidding documents, procurement processes, contractor submissions, fabrication inspections, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Provide technical input for barrage safety, feasibility, detailed design, and other project reports, collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary project team.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; a Master’s degree is advantageous.
- Minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years focused on the design, rehabilitation, or maintenance of gates, hoists, and mechanical equipment for dams, barrages, or major hydraulic infrastructure.
- Proven experience with radial and vertical-lift gates, hoisting systems, trunnions, seals, embedded parts, and non-destructive testing (NDT)/condition assessments.
- Strong knowledge of relevant international standards such as BS, ASTM, and EN.
- Excellent communication, documentation, coordination, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Experience working on World Bank or other multilateral development bank (MDB)-funded infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
- Opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects within a supportive and innovative environment.
- Be part of an organization that values diversity and inclusion as key strengths for employees, clients, partners, and communities.
- SMEC fosters a collaborative workplace culture that encourages progressive thinking, creativity, and career growth.

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a better world through sustainable engineering solutions. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online via the company’s careers portal. All recruitment is managed by SMEC’s Recruitment & Talent Team, and unsolicited resumes sent directly to employees or agencies will not be considered. Join SMEC and contribute to projects that make a positive impact globally while advancing your professional journey.