Resident Mechanical Engineer - Hydro Mechanical & Hydraulic Steel Structures (HSS)

EWI Recruitment; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 33,204,000 - 49,806,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive international salary

Long-term project assignment

Accommodation, travel, and project‑/up

Opportunity to work on a flagship hydp

Job summary

EWI Recruitment is seeking an experienced Hydro Mechanical & Hydraulic Steel Structures Expert for a major hydropower project in Pakistan. You will lead design, engineering, construction, and commissioning of hydro-mechanical systems, including penstocks, gates, and steel structures, ensuring safety, schedule, and quality requirements are met.

The role requires 15+ years in hydropower with a strong hydro-mechanical background, proficiency in CAD/BIM tools (AutoCAD, BIM, Revit), and familiarity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in hydropower projects with a strong hydro-mechanical background.
• Proven expertise in the design and construction of large hydraulic steel structures, penstocks, gates, and hydro-mechanical equipment.
• Strong experience with structural calculations and finite element analysis (FEA).
• Knowledge of Eurocodes, DIN standards, ISO, ASTM, and other international engineering standards related to hydro-mechanical equipment.
• Experience with electro-mechanical and hydraulic control systems would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of hydropower plant design, construction, and commissioning.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, BIM, Revit, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous experience on large dam, hydropower, or pumped storage projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical documentation, supplier submissions, drawings, and specifications for hydro-mechanical equipment, penstocks, steel linings, and hydraulic steel structures.
• Review and approve manufacturing, installation, testing, and commissioning procedures.
• Provide technical support during construction, including RFI reviews, site inspections, field engineering support, and change management.
• Develop engineering designs and technical documentation using industry-standard CAD and BIM software.
• Produce and review 2D and 3D models and drawings in accordance with project standards.
• Ensure hydro-mechanical systems are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Support project delivery from feasibility and detailed design through to installation and commissioning.
• Conduct structural and finite element analysis (FEA) for hydro-mechanical structures and components.
• Supervise installation and testing of gates, valves, penstocks, lifting equipment, and associated electro-hydraulic systems.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, and suppliers.
• Develop technical specifications and support procurement, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning activities.

Skills

Hydro-mechanical design

Structural analysis

Project coordination

CAD/BIM documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Revit

Job description

Hydro Mechanical & Hydraulic Steel Structures (HSS) Expert - Hydropower Project - Pakistan

For a major hydropower project in Pakistan, our client is seeking an experienced Hydro Mechanical & Hydraulic Steel Structures (HSS) Expert to support the design, engineering, construction, and commissioning of critical hydro-mechanical systems.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of Pakistan's flagship hydropower developments and contribute to the delivery of large-scale renewable energy infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage technical documentation, supplier submissions, drawings, and specifications for hydro-mechanical equipment, penstocks, steel linings, and hydraulic steel structures.
• Review and approve manufacturing, installation, testing, and commissioning procedures.
• Provide technical support during construction, including RFI reviews, site inspections, field engineering support, and change management.
• Develop engineering designs and technical documentation using industry-standard CAD and BIM software.
• Produce and review 2D and 3D models and drawings in accordance with project standards.
• Ensure hydro-mechanical systems are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Support project delivery from feasibility and detailed design through to installation and commissioning.
• Conduct structural and finite element analysis (FEA) for hydro-mechanical structures and components.
• Supervise installation and testing of gates, valves, penstocks, lifting equipment, and associated electro-hydraulic systems.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, and suppliers.
• Develop technical specifications and support procurement, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in hydropower projects with a strong hydro-mechanical background.
• Proven expertise in the design and construction of large hydraulic steel structures, penstocks, gates, and hydro-mechanical equipment.
• Strong experience with structural calculations and finite element analysis (FEA).
• Knowledge of Eurocodes, DIN standards, ISO, ASTM, and other international engineering standards related to hydro-mechanical equipment.
• Experience with electro-mechanical and hydraulic control systems would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of hydropower plant design, construction, and commissioning.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, BIM, Revit, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous experience on large dam, hydropower, or pumped storage projects is highly desirable.

Package

• Competitive international salary package
• Long-term project assignment
• Accommodation, travel, and associated project benefits
• Opportunity to work on one of Pakistan's most significant hydropower developments

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