Principal Engineer - Mechanical

Job Description 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 projectsBenchmarking, cost analysis, contracts reviewEngineering Disciplines coordination during the project executionPreparation 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 preparationReview 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. Advertisment Responsibilities 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 advantageKnowledge of IWP/IWPP contracts is an advantageKnowledge of cost of power and desalination plants/equipment is an advantage Advertisment Qualifications The candidate should be a graduate mechanical engineer with minimum 10 years of relevant experience Experienced user of Microsoft Office.