Senior Engineer, Mechanical

SMEC South Africa (Pty) Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong seeks a Mechanical Engineer with strong hydroelectric design experience to lead mechanical discipline tasks across dam and powerstation projects. You will develop designs, review submissions, and support tendering and construction phases, coordinating with resident engineers and site teams.

Strong leadership and English communication are essential. The role involves outstation work as required, with opportunities to contribute to project progress reporting and client meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEM recognized).
• 6+ years of experience in hydromechanical and mechanical equipment design for dams and hydropower stations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, preliminary and basic designs for hydro mechanical equipment and services.
• Prepare tender documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Review drawings and ensure compliance with specifications and provide design reviews.

Skills

Team leadership

Team player

English proficiency

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Hydro turbine selection software

Job description

Responsibilities

• To prepare conceptual, preliminary and basic designs for Mechanical equipment and services in the Hydropower field, including but not limited to electromechanical equipment, hydraulic steel structures and steel penstock, equipment general arrangements and powerhouse layouts.
• To prepare conceptual, preliminary, basic and detail designs for Mechanical Balance of Plant equipment and services of hydro power stations.
• To prepare tender documents, technical specification, technical scheduled, bill of quantities and cost estimates.
• To perform tender evaluation and prepare tender evaluation reports.
• Review shop drawings and construction material submissions by contractors for compliance to specifications and prepare design review reports.
• To attend and witness Factory Acceptance Test of mechanical equipment, local and overseas.
• To provide support to the resident engineers and site teams providing engineering definitions during the construction phase of the project including testing & commissioning of mechanical equipment and services, and hydromechanical equipment.
• Manage engineering interfaces between other engineering disciplines involved in the designs, and coordinate and lead other team members of the Mechanical discipline to deliver Project tasks as necessary.
• To support the Project Managers with the project progress monitoring and reporting with respect to the Mechanical Discipline.
• To attend client meetings, internal project coordination meetings, project site meetings and technical meetings.
• Carry out consultation with local authorities for submission approval.
• The support preparation of technical proposal to Client for new projects and opportunities.
• Any related ad-hoc duties assigned by immediate superior.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a BEM recognized University.
• A minimum 6 Years of working experience of relevant experience in design of hydromechanical and mechanical equipment & services for dams and hydropower stations.
• An active team player and team leader whenever required.
• Knowledge in AutoCAD, and hydro turbine selection software will be an added advantage.
• Experience in M&E consulting engineering company in the dams and hydro field will be preferred.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Must be willing to work in outstation, whenever required.

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