Mechanical Engineer; HVAC

Job Description

We are committed to fostering and maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

We are strengthening our Mechanical offering by appointing a Mechanical Engineer. The ideal candidate will hold a

B.Eng.,

B.Sc. Eng., or

B.Tech. Eng. (Mechanical) degree and have 3+ years of experience in the Building Services Consulting sector.

This role will comprise predominantly HVAC, but experience in Medical Gases, Mechanical Utilities, Wet Services/Public, Fuel System Design, Vertical Transportation and Fire Engineering Services will be highly advantageous.

Technical Expertise:

• Possess a high level of technical proficiency.
• Capable of managing projects from inception to closeout, with the ability to work independently. Guidance from a senior engineer will be provided for complex or high-value projects, ensuring appropriate support and oversight.
• Proficient in HVAC design, including air conditioning heat load and ventilation calculations, in line with local and international standards.
• Skilled in various HVAC design software (e.g., HAP, Loadest, IES) and air/fluid/heat flow calculation tools.
• Proficient in HVAC modeling software and BIM tools (AutoCAD, Revit, BIM
  360), and knowledgeable in manual air psychrometric analysis and design.
• Knowledge of South African National Standards (SANS), particularly ventilation, with an understanding of global standards like British Standards and ASHRAE as an advantage.
• Expertise in specifying and approving specialist equipment.

Client Care & Marketing:

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, earning respect and trust.
• Understand clients’ needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• An established client base is advantageous.

Time & Team Management:

• Demonstrate strong leadership in communication, resource management, and teamwork.
• Ability to work unsupervised, managing time, quality, and effort to deliver high-quality results within time and cost constraints.
• Handle project scoping, scope monitoring, and cost control related to mechanical systems.
• Proficient in preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process.
• Competent in the formulation of Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
• Oversee contractor and contract management within the mechanical discipline.

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving:

• Apply logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
• Make sound judgments and decisions using both deductive and inductive reasoning.
• Use scientific principles to solve complex engineering problems.

Communication

Skills:

• Effectively convey information, both written and oral.
• Possess excellent communication and technical report-writing skills.

Must have a B Eng / BSc / B Tech degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering with relevant experience.

Must have minimum 3 years post-graduation working experience.

Must have experience related to Mechanical engineering, specifically HVAC, designs and construction monitoring on either or multiple of the following sectors:

• Clean Rooms
• Advanced Manufacturing

Must have a good understanding and working knowledge of Revit and BIM
360.

Experience in Medical Gases, Mechanical Utilities, Refrigeration Systems, Wet Services/ Public, Fuel System Design, Vertical Transportation and Fire Engineering Services will be highly advantageous.

Individual currently in employ of a consulting entity will be preferred.

Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng eligible for professional registration will be advantageous.

• CODE B drivers licence (preferably own car)
• Computer literacy (programming skills will be advantageous)
• Experience in various Autodesk products (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, BIM
  360 suite)
• Must be self‑motivated
• Team player
• Excellent communicator and good discussion and problem resolution skills
• A self‑starter who can run with and manage his own projects with the guidance of a senior engineer
• Skilled in thermodynamic and pipe network design principles
• Must be responsible and have a high level of self‑sufficiency and be able to apply common sense
• Must have a questioning and inquisitive mind