Experienced Professional, Mechanical Engineering

WSP in India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP India is seeking a graduate mechanical engineer with 8–10 years of experience to lead design and technical support for power and desalination projects in India. You will perform advanced thermodynamic cycle analysis, prepare specifications, and review vendor bids across overseas and domestic sites.

You will coordinate with project teams, attend technical meetings, and ensure compliance with international standards while supporting site activities and reporting progress to management.

Qualifications

• Graduate mechanical engineer with relevant experience in power and desalination projects.
• Experience in design, calculations, and specifications for power/desalination plants.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist GCC group team leader in planning resources and tasks.
• Provide technical support to pre‑contract and project delivery teams.
• Develop basic and detailed technical specifications and design drawings.
• Prepare layout drawings and cross‑sections for plant projects.
• Review contractor and vendor drawings and calculations.
• Attend meetings and report project progress to management.

Skills

Power plant design

Thermodynamic cycle analysis

Desalination plant systems

Tender evaluation

Technical specifications

Engineering coordination

Cross‑functional collaboration

Documentation and reporting

Project meetings

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Provide technical support to the Middle East Power & Water business in the field of Power Generation, mainly CCGT and OCGT technologies, and Desalination (SWRO, MSF, and MED technologies).

Scope of Work

• Feasibility / FEED studies for new Power and Desalination/water treatment projects
• Benchmarking, cost analysis, and contract review
• Engineering discipline coordination during project execution
• Preparation of functional specifications, datasheets, form sheets, and basic concept drawings for Power and Desalination projects
• Technical evaluation of tenders, vendor offers, and bids; preparation and closure of clarifications and reports
• Review of engineering drawings and documents
• General technical support to utility companies, plant owners, project developers, banks, and governments pre/post financial close for new build and existing operational plants

Responsibilities

• Assist the GCC group team leader to plan and allocate team resources and tasks
• Provide technical support to the Pre‑Contract and Project Delivery teams on design, construction, and operation of power and desalination plants and associated equipment
• Detail design of power and water projects and use of associated performance modelling software packages
• Technical evaluation of tender submissions and report preparation
• Prepare basic and detailed technical specifications and design drawings
• Prepare layout drawings, plan and cross‑sectional views
• Review design, performance calculations, and drawings of contractors/subcontractors/vendors
• Attend and contribute to team and project meetings
• Report and monitor site progress to project manager/client
• Attend factory acceptance tests for equipment manufactured in India and abroad
• Prepare due diligence and operation reports
• Review method statements and test procedures submitted by contractors for plant site activities
• Prepare monthly and quarterly construction progress reports
• Maintain awareness of technological advances and industry best practices

Key Competencies / Skills – Mandatory

• Design office experience on power and water projects
• Experience with thermodynamic power plant cycle analysis and plant systems and equipment
• Knowledge of pre‑ and post‑treatment processes in desalination plants
• Experience on large desalination and power plant projects in the Middle East preferred
• Experience in selection of mechanical/BOP equipment
• Preparation of technical specifications for power and desalination plants
• Design review of power and desalination plants (process, mechanical and BOP)
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision to meet tight deadlines
• Validation of specific calculation procedures
• Willingness to travel overseas for project meetings
• Familiarity with relevant international standards
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good computer skills

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of GT PRO and thermodynamic modelling
• Knowledge of IWP/IWPP contracts
• Knowledge of cost of power and desalination plants/equipment

Qualifications

• Graduate mechanical engineer with minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience
• Experienced user of Microsoft Office

Background Verification

Employment with WSP India is subject to successful completion of a background verification check conducted by a third‑party agency appointed by WSP India.