Senior Engineer - Mechanical, Data Center

• Full-time
• State/Province:
  Gauteng
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM SA
• Business Line:
  Building Engineering
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Operating Group:
  Group Support
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  ZA
  - Pretoria, 263A West Avenue, Cen

AECOM is seeking a Senior Engineer
- Mechanical, Data Center 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.

About Enterprise Capabilities

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.

Here is what you will be doing:

Technical Excellence:

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.

Client Relationship Management:

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.

Here is what we are looking for:

BSc Mechanical Engineering from an accredited University

8+ Years' experience after obtainment of Qualification specifically in the Built Environment

Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA

Experience in all three of the main mechanical engineering disciplines (HVAC, Wet Services & Fire) will be advantageous

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 purchase plan.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.