Description
We are strengthening our Mechanical offering by appointing a Senior Mechanical Engineer. The ideal candidate will hold a B.Eng., B.Sc. Eng., or B.Tech. Eng. (Mechanical) degree and have 5+ years of experience in the Building Services Consulting sector with 2+ years of experience post professional registration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Expertise:
- Possess a high level of technical proficiency.
- Capable of managing projects from inception to closeout, with the ability to work independently.
- Proficient in HVAC design, including air conditioning heat load and ventilation calculations, in line with local and international standards.
- Knowledge of South African National Standards (SANS), particularly ventilation, with an understanding of global standards like British Standards and ASHRAE as an advantage.
- Expertise in specifying and approving specialist equipment.
- Digital Capability:
- Skilled in various HVAC design software (e.g., HAP, Loadest, IES) and air/fluid/heat flow calculation tools.
- Proficient in HVAC modeling software and BIM tools (AutoCAD, Revit, ACC), and knowledgeable in manual air psychrometric analysis and design.
- Client Care & Marketing:
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, earning respect and trust.
- Understand clients' needs and deliver tailored solutions.
- Time & Team Management:
- Demonstrate strong leadership in communication, resource management, and teamwork.
- Ability to work unsupervised, managing time, quality, and effort to deliver high-quality results within time and cost constraints.
- Project & Financial Management:
- Handle project scoping, scope monitoring, and cost control related to mechanical systems.
- Proficient in preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process, estimating time and effort to succeed in project delivery.
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving:
- Apply logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
- Make sound judgments and decisions using both deductive and inductive reasoning.
- Communication Skills:
- Effectively convey information, both written and oral.
- Possess excellent communication and technical report-writing skills.
- Quality Assurance & Site Supervision:
- Ensure quality control (QA/QC) throughout project stages.
- Provide site supervision and monitor construction processes.
- HEALTH AND SAFETY:
- Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company's health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
- Must have a B Eng / BSc / B Tech degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering with relevant experience.
- Must have minimum 5 years post-graduation working experience in building services.
- Must have a minimum 2 years post-registration experience in the field of registration.
- Must have experience related to Mechanical engineering, specifically HVAC, designs and construction monitoring on either or multiple of the following sectors: Data Centres, Clean Rooms, Advanced Manufacturing, Healthcare Facilities.
- Must have a basic understanding and working knowledge of Revit.
- Must have a good understanding and able to navigate document management systems such as Autodesk ACC, Autodesk Forma.
- Experience in Medical Gases, Mechanical Utilities, Refrigeration Systems, Wet Services/ Public, Fuel System Design, Vertical Transportation and Fire Engineering Services will be highly advantageous.
- Individual currently in employ of a consulting entity will be preferred.
- Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng professional registration is a requirement.