Hydro & Dams Mechanical Engineer - Design & Rehab

WSP en Colombia; Colombia; On-site; COP 70,000,000 - 110,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP en Colombia seeks a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Hydro & Dams to join our multidisciplinary team. You will design, analyze, and implement mechanical systems for hydroelectric facilities, dams, and water conveyance projects.

You will work across feasibility through commissioning, collaborating with civil, electrical, and environmental specialists, and communicating in English and French as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Master's Degree in related field is an asset.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng. or equivalent) designation preferred.
• 6 to 9 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering.
• Experience with hydroelectric facilities, dams, or water resources projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze mechanical systems for hydroelectric facilities, dams, pumping stations, and water conveyance infrastructure.
• Support the design and specification of turbines, gates, penstocks, valves, hoists, cooling systems, piping systems, hydraulic equipment, and auxiliary mechanical systems.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical specifications, equipment data sheets, reports, and design documentation.
• Conduct mechanical assessments and evaluations of existing hydroelectric and dam infrastructure.
• Support rehabilitation, modernization, and upgrade projects for hydroelectric facilities and water control structures.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors throughout project execution.
• Perform equipment selection and technical evaluations for mechanical systems and components.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability assessments, and value engineering initiatives.
• Support commissioning, startup, testing, and operational performance evaluations.
• Review vendor documentation, shop drawings, and contractor submittals.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, geotechnical, hydrotechnical, electrical, and environmental specialists.
• Support dam safety programs and asset management initiatives related to mechanical infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, industry regulations, client requirements, and best practices.
• Contribute to project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk assessments, and technical proposal preparation.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, project teams, contractors, and stakeholders in both English and French.

Skills

Hydropower engineering

Mechanical design

Turbines and gates

Equipment systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree asset

Professional Engineer (P.Eng. or equivalent)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Inventor

Job description

WSP en Colombia seeks a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Hydro & Dams to join our multidisciplinary team. You will design, analyze, and implement mechanical systems for hydroelectric facilities, dams, and water conveyance projects.

You will work across feasibility through commissioning, collaborating with civil, electrical, and environmental specialists, and communicating in English and French as needed.