Mechanical Engineer

About the position

Our client in the consulting engineering sector is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer who has a proven track record in engineering design, project delivery as well as quality control. This role is based in Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Design of building services using relevant software pertaining to the mechanical engineering discipline.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary engineering services
• Preparation and review of design and construction documentation including, but not limited to data analysis, reviewing drawings and preparing client reports.
• Construction monitoring and audits inclusive of inspections for compliance to specifications, standards, and designs, construction payment measurements and certificates, factory and site acceptance tests, commissioning, etc.
• Implementation and management of quality assurance and quality control procedures on projects.
• Managing projects to the required quality, duration, and cost.
• Provide leadership and line management to the mechanical engineering team

Requirements

• A Mechanical Engineering qualification (BTech minimum, BSc/BEng preferred)
• Master's Degree will be advantageous
• Must be Professionally registered (ECSA)
• Must have 8+ years' experience in mechanical engineering in the building services environment which includes, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning and wet services).
• Experience in any of the following fields is optional but advantageous:
• Fire protection,
• Vertical transportation
• Refrigeration
• Piped gas services (medical gases and liquefied petroleum gases)
• Building management systems
• Industrial mechanical engineering services (water and wastewater plants), and project management
• Sound knowledge and application of local and international standards, as well as relevant legislation applicable to projects with emphasis on project safety
• The candidate must be willing to travel to project sites.
• Must have a valid driver's license

Desired Skills:

• Revit
• Autocad
• Microsoft Office
• HVAC

Desired Accreditations:

• Engineering Council of South Africa