Principal Technologist - Mechanical, Data Centers

• Full-time
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM SA
• Business Line:
  Building Engineering
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Operating Group:
  Group Support
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  ZA - Durban, 3rd Floor Ncondo Chambe

AECOM is seeking a Principal Technologist - Mechanical, Data Centers to be based in South Africa's Enterprise Capabilities office in Cape Town
. 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.

Here is what you will be doing:

• Serves as a capable professional within specific domains of the field.
• Under general direction, prepares and modifies designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings and working drawings.
• Independently develops alternate technical solutions and design options in support of project team, e.g. white paper research, code review and wide range of difficult problems.
• Develops and/or implements the results of reports, opinions, or recommendations to address design challenges/opportunities.
• Leads the development and implementation of the design ideas and solutions.
• Responsible for communication and collaboration with full design team and client.
• Oversees and coordinates the technical work for projects consistent with experience.
• Understands the marketing of professional services.
• Develops and leads technical approach and criteria for a design element, and coordinates complex work.
• Ensures compliance to Quality Assurance Procedures.
• May be required to sign and seal documents (e.g. drawings).
• Employee works with clients as well as the internal and external project team to execute the project from concept to execution and completion.

Here is what we are looking for:

Bachelor of Science or Engineering from an accredited University

12 + years' experience within the built environment after obtainment of undergrad

Professionally registered as an Engineer with ECSA

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

Employees will be required to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week and attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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.