Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description Summary

Activities aimed at proving a concept to be valid or technically feasible by the application of scientific and engineering methodologies. Work in this family typically has the objective of demonstrating through test or analyses the performance and implementation potential of a concept

Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description

GE Vernova Hydro represents more than 25% of the world's hydraulic turbine and generator installations with 3,500 employees worldwide. Our portfolio of technical solutions for the production of hydraulic electricity includes the widest possible range of hydraulic solutions and services: from individual equipment to the installation of complete solutions for new projects or service activities.

GE Vernova Hydro is looking for a Hydro-Mechanical engineer within GE Vernova Hydro Engineering in charge - for new power plant projects or renovations - of the design of gates and their control devices.

He/she will be involved throughout the project life cycle, from the bidding phase to the equipment commissioning phase.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design Hydro-Mechanical equipment, in accordance with contractual requirements, international standards (ISO, NBR 8883, ASTM, EN) as well as GE Vernova Hydro's internal design rules
• Represent engineering within the project team for the Hydro-Mechanical scope, being responsible for the quality of the deliverables, compliance with the planning and the study budget
• Managing the entire design cycle: from concept to detail plans
• Perform analytical calculations or finite element structure calculations of the various subsystems composing Hydro-Mechanical equipment and organize design reviews with experts
• Coordinate internal or external designers/designers in charge of CAD and drawing
• Establish technical purchasing specifications for outsourced sub-assemblies
• Support the teams in charge of manufacturing, installation and commissioning

Required Qualification:

• With an Engineer background you have significant experience in the mechanical design of large metal structures.
• Portuguese and English proficiency
• Significant experience in structural calculations (analytical and FEA)
• Experience in designing Electro-Mechanical or Oil-Hydraulic control devices is a plus.
• Knowledge about Hydro-Mechanical equipment and structural design standards (Eurocode) and Hydro-Mechanical equipment (DIN-19704) is a plus.
• Ability to work as a team on complex projects with multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams
• Oral and written French is a nice to have

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No