We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer with strong technical expertise in the design, specification, and integration of large-scale mechanical components for dams and hydropower schemes. This role will focus on pressure pipelines (penstocks), high-capacity valves, and hydraulic or mechanical gates, supporting both new installations and asset rehabilitation. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Design and specify large-diameter steel penstocks, expansion joints, anchor blocks, and supports </li></ul><ul><li>Select and integrate isolation and control valves (e.g. spherical, butterfly, Howell-Bunger) </li></ul><ul><li>Develop gate layouts including radial, vertical lift, and slide gates with appropriate actuation systems </li></ul><ul><li>Evaluate structural and fatigue performance under transient hydraulic loads </li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with civil, hydraulic, and structural teams to coordinate mechanical interfaces </li></ul><ul><li>Support procurement, fabrication reviews, and site installation planning </li></ul>

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Senior Mechanical Engineer – Penstocks, Valves & Gates 

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer with strong technical expertise in the design, specification, and integration of large-scale mechanical components for dams and hydropower schemes. This role will focus on pressure pipelines (penstocks), high-capacity valves, and hydraulic or mechanical gates, supporting both new installations and asset rehabilitation.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul><li>Design and specify large-diameter steel penstocks, expansion joints, anchor blocks, and supports&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Select and integrate isolation and control valves (e.g. spherical, butterfly, Howell-Bunger)&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Develop gate layouts including radial, vertical lift, and slide gates with appropriate actuation systems&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Evaluate structural and fatigue performance under transient hydraulic loads&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with civil, hydraulic, and structural teams to coordinate mechanical interfaces&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Support procurement, fabrication reviews, and site installation planning&nbsp;</li></ul>

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Penstocks, Valves & Gates

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