Mechanical Design Engineer – Process Plant Equipment

? What You Will Be Doing

• Design mechanical equipment for process plants, including piping systems, pressure vessels and storage vessels
• Develop and review 3D models and process plant layouts
• Interpret P&IDs and translate process requirements into mechanical designs
• Participate across the full project lifecycle – from concept and detailed design through fabrication, installation and commissioning
• Prepare piping, valve and mechanical equipment specifications
• Review pressure equipment and piping fabrication packs
• Provide mechanical engineering input into process equipment datasheets
• Review vendor equipment drawings, datasheets and technical submissions
• Perform engineering calculations and solve design challenges using modern analysis software
• Work closely with process, piping, structural, electrical and other engineering disciplines
• Apply relevant international and South African pressure equipment and piping design codes
• Work alongside experienced Professional Engineers while developing towards greater technical responsibility

• BEng/BSc Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years' mechanical design experience
• Experience with in process plants, piping, pressure equipment or related industrial environments
• Proficiency in 3D engineering/design software such as Autodesk Inventor and/or Plant 3D
• Sound understanding of mechanical design principles and engineering calculations
• Knowledge of relevant pressure equipment and piping codes, including ASME BPVC, ASME B31.1, SANS 347, EN 13480 and EN 13445
• Exposure to CAESAR II, CAEPIPE and/or PV Elite would be advantageous
• ECSA Professional Engineer registration or progress towards registration would be advantageous
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment

This position offers the opportunity to build valuable specialist experience in process plant mechanical engineering
, while working on technically challenging local and international projects.
You'll gain exposure to pressure vessels, piping systems, mechanical equipment, fabrication, installation and commissioning
, supported by experienced engineers and ongoing professional mentorship.