Senior Engineer – Mechanical; DATA Centres

Company Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Engineer – Mechanical (DATA Centres) to be based in South Africa’s Enterprise Capabilities office in Centurion
. This position will support a team locally based in South Africa and Global Teams. As a part of AECOM’s culture, it offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement which accommodates both office and out-of-office work schedules.

Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry.

With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.

Start here. Grow here.

• Conducts assignments in the mechanical engineering field
• Has a very good understanding of building codes and standards
• Can integrate and coordinate designs with other built environment disciplines
• Understands the statutory processes associated with the built environment and construction industry
• Plans, organises and manages moderately complex projects
• Makes recommendations on alternate solutions to engineering problems
• Prepares and presents technical plans and reports
• Institutes changes in methods, designs or equipment
• May be Project leader on medium sized projects
• Collects and analyses information from discipline and interdisciplinary project BIM models.
• Fully develops the design content by applying both design and technical knowledge to ensure the production of high-quality outputs by following project timelines.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables, including BIM spatial reviews (virtual walkthroughs and clash detection).
• Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations, specifications, sketches, diagrams, specific discipline BIM models, drawings, reports, and tender documents.
• Identifies discrepancies in results and proposes an approach to solving new problems encountered.
• Performs work under the agreed-upon budget and schedule with moderate supervision.
• Maintains and develops the highest level of technical skills and abilities, ensuring the quality of model production by BIM/CAD teams for accuracy to design instructions.
• Coordinates with authorities for scheme approvals.

• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Attends client meetings as technical support to gather information and discuss project requirements, explain/ defend work, etc.
• Participates in the development and preparation of bids and proposals—the ability to present solutions to clients in a professional and technically competent manner.

• 8 Years’ experience after obtainment of Qualification specifically in the Built Environment
• BTech Degree. Professionally registered as a Technologist or Professional Technician with ECSA
• Experience in all three of the main mechanical engineering disciplines (HVAC, Wet Services & Fire) will be advantageous

At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity

At AECOM, our Freedom to Grow philosophy supports flexibility and balance to help our people thrive. As part of this approach, we ask all hybrid employees to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock…