Overview
Mechanical Engineer (Dams) - Technical Director or Senior at GHD.
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Who we are looking for
Our Dams team in Sydney is dedicated to delivering dams engineering, design and dam safety services for water storage dams in Australia and globally.
We are seeking a Technical Director or Senior Mechanical Engineer to expand our specialist team of dams mechanical engineers.
As a technical leader, you will deliver innovative solutions and high-quality projects for our clients, and help with the continued development of a robust, skilled, and motivated team capable of sustaining our long-term success.
What you will do
Provide technical leadership in the design of gates, regulating structures, outlet works, valves, fish screens and other mechanical aspects of water storage dam infrastructure for projects in Australia and globally
Provide mentoring and work closely with the rest of the team to develop sustainable capability in our Australia-based team and globally
Lead and oversee delivery of quality technical solutions and successful project outcomes that satisfy our clients' needs
Active participation in client relationship management, business development and the development of proposals and technical reports
What you will bring to the team
Qualifications in Mechanical Engineering, and experience in the mechanical engineering aspects of water storage dams
Experience at all project phases including project identification, feasibility studies, conceptual design, reference design, and detailed design
A minimum of 15 years' experience in a consulting environment, specifically in the design and specification of gates, hoists, outlet works, trash racks and screens, fishways, pipe work, valves and other mechanical equipment associated with dams.
Hydropower experience will also be looked on favorably.
Experience in risk assessments and dam safety inspections or condition assessments of hydromechanical plant
Experience working in multi-disciplined teams, including geologists, structural engineers, hydraulic engineers, dams engineers, and electrical and civil engineers
Successful development and growth of strong client relationships
Established project team management skills in a multidisciplinary consulting environment
Location
Location can be any of our Australian or NZ offices.
How to apply
Interested? Apply now with your CV and a Cover Letter.
Contact: Paul Inglis +61 3 8687 8619
GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process.
We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.
GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.
We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
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Who We Are
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We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise.
It's what makes us different.
We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Consulting, and Engineering
Industries
Civil Engineering, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Environmental Services
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