Principal Engineer - Mechanical

To provide technical support to the Middle East Power & Water business in the field of Power Generation; mainly, CCGT and OCGT technologies and Desalination ; SWRO, MSF and MED Technologies.

The range of activities includes

• Feasibility / FEED Studies/ for new Power and Desalination/ water treatment projects
• Benchmarking, cost analysis, contracts review
• Engineering Disciplines coordination during the project execution
• Preparation of functional specifications, datasheets, Formsheet preparations and basic concept drawings for Power and Desalination projects.
• Technical evaluation of tenders, vendor offers, bids. Preparation and closure of clarifications and report preparation
• Review of Engineering Drawings and Documents.
• General technical support to Utility Companies, Plant Owners, Project Developer Companies, Banks & Governments pre/post financial close for new build plants as well as existing operational plant.
• Assisting the GCC group team leader to plan and allocate team resources and tasks.
• Technical support to the Pre-Contract and Project Delivery teams on matters concerning the design, construction and operation of power and desalination plants and associated equipment.
• Detail design of power and water projects and use of the associated performance modelling software packages.
• Technical evaluation of tender submissions and report preparation.
• Preparation of basic and detail technical specifications and design drawings.
• Preparation of layout drawings; plan and cross-sectional views.
• Review of design and performance calculations and drawings of Contractors/subcontractors/ vendors.
• Attend and contribute in team and project meetings.
• Reporting and monitoring of site progress to Project manager / client.
• Attend factory acceptance tests for any equipment manufactured in India and Abroad.
• Preparation of Due Diligence report and Operation reports.
• Review of method statement/ test procedures submitted by contractors for power and desalination plants site activities.
• Review and preparation of monthly and quarterly construction progress reports.
• Maintain an awareness of technological advances and industry best practice

Key Competencies / Skills

Mandatory Skills

• Design office experience working on power and water projects.
• Experience of Thermodynamic Power Plant Cycle Analysis. Experience of power plant systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of pre- and post- treatment processes in desalination plants.
• Must have worked on large desalination and power plants projects preferable across Middle East.
• Experience in selection of mechanical / BOP equipment.
• Preparation of technical specifications for power and desalination plants.
• Design review of power and desalination plants (process, mechanical and BOP).
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision to achieve tight deadlines.
• Validation of specific calculation procedures.
• Willing to travel overseas for project meetings.
• Familiarity with relevant international standards.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of GT PRO, Thermodynamic Modelling is an advantage
• Knowledge of IWP/IWPP contracts is an advantage
• Knowledge of cost of power and desalination plants/equipment is an advantage
• The candidate should be a graduate mechanical engineer with minimum 10 years of relevant experience
• Experienced user of Microsoft Office.

BGV

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.