Senior Mechanical Gate Design Engineer – Hydraulic Rehab

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Kotri; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC (an SJ Group company) seeks an experienced Mechanical (Gate) Design Engineer to lead the assessment, design, and rehabilitation of mechanical gate systems for a major barrage project. You will evaluate gates, hoists, and related equipment, delivering safe and practical rehabilitation solutions.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, review existing data, and develop robust designs, drawings, and specifications for procurement, fabrication, and commissioning ongoing through

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 the 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 relevant international standards, including BS, ASTM, and EN.
• Experience with World Bank or other 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 existing drawings, maintenance records, operating history, and inspection results to identify mechanical condition and rehabilitation requirements.
• Assess and design radial and vertical-lift gates, hoisting systems, trunnions, seals, embedded parts, and associated mechanical components.
• Develop rehabilitation, refurbishment, and replacement options and prepare 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, detailed design, and other project reports, working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Mechanical design

Teamwork

Communication

Rehabilitation planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree

Job description

SMEC (an SJ Group company) seeks an experienced Mechanical (Gate) Design Engineer to lead the assessment, design, and rehabilitation of mechanical gate systems for a major barrage project. You will evaluate gates, hoists, and related equipment, delivering safe and practical rehabilitation solutions.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, review existing data, and develop robust designs, drawings, and specifications for procurement, fabrication, and commissioning ongoing through