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Mechanical Engineer (HVAC & Fire)

Company:
executiveplacements.com
Location:
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Pay:
Market Related
Posted:
October 08, 2025
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Description:

To fulfil the role as the Mechanical Engineer through displaying thorough understanding of mechanical engineering projects within the built environment consulting envelope, displaying clear intent in achieving unique and probable solutions. To clearly identify Client needs and systematically develop the required deliverables timeously throughout all the design phases and control workflow with a broad understanding of the other design engineering disciplines involved.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning (HVAC) design projects

Perform Client needs analysis

Conduct site assessments/surveys and status quo reports

Compile maintenance and repair reports

Produce heat load calculations

Propose viable concepts

Identify the most suitable system to be used based on Client requirements

Design according to the applicable Standards

Consult catalogues, OEMs/suppliers for the latest available system components

Perform ducting design work and related equipment selection

Assist with Fire Protection, Fire Detection and Fire Suppression design projects

Assist in compiling Rational Fire design reports

Assist with Wet Services design projects

Perform hydraulic calculations for water reticulations

Produce drawings for all project phases with the aid of in-house draftsman

Compile engineering design reports for all project phases

Compile tender and procurement documentation, Bills of Quantities, Budget Estimates, Scope of works and Specification documents.

Peer review of reports and drawings (ISO 9001 requirement)

Construction monitoring and supervision

Provide mechanical design for a range of projects as per required

Communicate effectively and understand the implications thereof

Make full use of our Server/Cloud service as part of the Quality Management System

Attend internal and external meetings and site inspections

Responsible for project and team administrative duties

Work directly with clients and other professionals with minimal supervision

Work closely with other professionals and be able to co-ordinate work from engineers from other departments

Responsible for managing project team and ensuring work is delivered on time and on budget.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Minimum 3-5 years experience.

QUALIFICATION

BEng/BSc in Mechanical Engineering

SKILLS

General:

Must have a valid Code B drivers licence.

Must be computer literate and be able to operate MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook.

Must be familiar with AutoCAD/Revit software.

Must be fluent in English.

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