Mechanical Design Engineer (Barrage Gates)

About the role

SMEC is looking for an experienced Mechanical (Gate) Design Engineer to join its team on a key barrage rehabilitation project in Pakistan. The role covers the assessment, design and rehabilitation of mechanical gate systems, hoists and associated equipment, helping the project team deliver safe, reliable and practical 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 identify rehabilitation needs.
• Assess and design radial and vertical-lift gates, hoisting systems, trunnions, seals, embedded parts and related components.
• Develop rehabilitation, refurbishment and replacement options, and prepare mechanical designs, drawings, specifications and BOQs.
• Support technical specifications, bidding documents, procurement, contractor submissions, fabrication inspections, testing and commissioning.
• Provide technical input to barrage safety, feasibility and detailed design reports within the multidisciplinary team.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; a Master's degree is an advantage.
• At least 15 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years designing, rehabilitating or maintaining gates, hoists and mechanical equipment for dams, barrages or major hydraulic infrastructure.
• Experience with radial/vertical-lift gates, hoisting systems, trunnions, seals, embedded parts and NDT/condition assessment.
• Good knowledge of international standards such as BS, ASTM and EN.
• Experience with World Bank or other MDB-funded infrastructure projects is highly desirable.

Applicants should apply online through the SMEC careers site; agency support is not required and resumes should not be sent directly to SMEC employees.