Senior Mechanical Gate Design Engineer - Dams & Barrages

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Kotri; On-site; PKR 5,000,000 - 12,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC (an SJ Group company) in Pakistan seeks an experienced Senior Mechanical (Gate) Design Engineer to lead rehabilitation of mechanical gate systems on a major barrage project. You will assess existing gates, design upgrades, prepare drawings, specifications and BOQs, and support procurement and commissioning.

The role requires strong knowledge of hydraulic gates, hoists, trunnions, seals, and NDT/condition assessments, with a track record on dams or hydraulic infrastructure and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years in design, rehabilitation, or maintenance of gates, hoists, and mechanical equipment for dams, barrages, or major hydraulic infrastructure.
• Experience with radial/vertical lift gates, hoisting systems, trunnions, seals, embedded parts, and NDT/condition assessment.
• Good knowledge of BS, ASTM, and EN standards.
• Experience with World Bank or MDB-funded infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Good communication, documentation, coordination, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct condition assessments of barrage gates, pocket gates, head regulator gates, hoists, and associated mechanical equipment.
• Review drawings, maintenance records, operating history, and inspection results to identify rehabilitation requirements.
• Assess and design radial and vertical lift gates, hoisting systems, trunnions, seals, embedded parts, and related components.
• Develop rehabilitation, refurbishment, and replacement options with mechanical designs, drawings, specifications, and BOQs.
• Support technical specifications, bidding documents, procurement, contractor submissions, fabrication inspections, testing, and commissioning.
• Provide technical input to barrage safety, feasibility, and other project reports working with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Mechanical gate design

Hydraulic gate systems

NDT/condition assessment

Teamwork

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree advantageous

Job description

SMEC (an SJ Group company) in Pakistan seeks an experienced Senior Mechanical (Gate) Design Engineer to lead rehabilitation of mechanical gate systems on a major barrage project. You will assess existing gates, design upgrades, prepare drawings, specifications and BOQs, and support procurement and commissioning.

The role requires strong knowledge of hydraulic gates, hoists, trunnions, seals, and NDT/condition assessments, with a track record on dams or hydraulic infrastructure and excellent