Principal Engineer - Mechanical

WSP USA; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP India is seeking a mechanical engineering professional to support power and desalination projects, focusing on design, performance modelling and tender evaluation. You will assist in due diligence, design reviews and reporting on project progress.

The role requires coordination with pre-contract and project delivery teams, plus readiness to travel for project meetings and site activities across regional plants.

Qualifications

• Design office experience on power and water projects.
• Experience with Thermodynamic Power Plant Cycle Analysis and related systems.
• Knowledge of pre- and post-treatment processes in desalination plants.

Responsibilities

• Assist GCC group team leader in planning and resource allocation.
• Provide technical support to pre-contract and project delivery teams on design, construction and operation of power and desalination plants.
• Prepare basic and detail technical specifications and design drawings.

Skills

Power plant design

Thermodynamic cycle analysis

Desalination processes

Overseas travel willingness

Contract/tender evaluation

Engineering drawing review

Communication skills

Tools

GT PRO

Microsoft Office

Job description

To 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.

The range of activities includes:

1. Feasibility / FEED Studies/ for new Power and Desalination/ water treatment projects
2. Benchmarking, cost analysis, contracts review
3. Engineering Disciplines coordination during the project execution
4. Preparation of functional specifications, datasheets, Formsheet preparations and basic concept drawings for Power and Desalination projects.
5. Technical evaluation of tenders, vendor offers, bids. Preparation and closure of clarifications and report preparation
6. Review of Engineering Drawings and Documents.
7. General technical support to Utility Companies, Plant Owners, Project Developer Companies, Banks & Governments pre/post financial close for new build plants as well as existing operational plant.

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With us, you can.

• Assisting the GCC group team leader to plan and allocate team resources and tasks.
• Technical support to the Pre-Contract and Project Delivery teams on matters concerning the design, construction and operation of power and desalination plants and associated equipment.
• Detail design of power and water projects and use of the associated performance modelling software packages.
• Technical evaluation of tender submissions and report preparation.
• Preparation of basic and detail technical specifications and design drawings.
• Preparation of layout drawings; plan and cross-sectional views.
• Review of design and performance calculations and drawings of Contractors/subcontractors/ vendors.
• Attend and contribute in team and project meetings.
• Reporting and monitoring of site progress to Project manager / client.
• Attend factory acceptance tests for any equipment manufactured in India and Abroad.
• Preparation of Due Diligence report and Operation reports.
• Review of method statement/ test procedures submitted by contractors for power and desalination plants site activities.
• Review and preparation of monthly and quarterly construction progress reports.
• Maintain an awareness of technological advances and industry best practice

Key Competencies / Skills

Mandatory Skills

• Design office experience working on power and water projects.
• Experience of Thermodynamic Power Plant Cycle Analysis. Experience of power plant systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of pre- and post- treatment processes in desalination plants.
• Must have worked on large desalination and power plants projects preferable across Middle East.
• 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 achieve tight deadlines.
• Validation of specific calculation procedures.
• Willing 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, Thermodynamic Modelling is an advantage
• Knowledge of IWP/IWPP contracts is an advantage
• Knowledge of cost of power and desalination plants/equipment is an advantage
• The candidate should be a graduate mechanical engineer with minimum 10 years of relevant experience
• Experienced user of Microsoft Office.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner".