Mechanical Design​/BIM Technician

WSP is one of Africa's most diverse consulting firms and a proud member of the global WSP Group. As part of our strategic business expansion, we are looking for dedicated, skilled, and motivated individuals who take pride in working with us. We are committed to fostering and maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

The following guidelines outline the responsibilities of the Mechanical Design/ BIM Technician position. While they include the items listed below, the role is not limited to these tasks. These serve as indicators of eligibility and capability for the position, with final suitability determined by management and contingent on the availability of an engineering position.

We are strengthening our Mechanical offering by appointing a Mechanical Design/ BIM Technician (Building Services). The ideal candidate will hold a B.Tech. Eng. (Mechanical), National Diploma (Mechanical Engineering) (NQF 6+),
or equivalent qualification and have 4+ years of experience in the Building Services Consulting sector.

The successful candidate will combine BIM authoring, technical draughting, multidisciplinary coordination and defined mechanical design responsibilities while taking ownership of assigned design and modelling packages. Engineering calculations and design decisions will be undertaken within the candidate's demonstrated competence and under the appropriate technical review and approval of a responsible engineer or technologist.

The successful candidate will be expected to constructively challenge conventional modelling and delivery methods, identify opportunities to improve established workflows, and introduce practical innovations that enhance model quality, coordination, efficiency and project outcomes. The candidate should demonstrate curiosity, initiative and a willingness to test and implement improved ways of working within approved project, information-security and digital-governance requirements.

The candidate will contribute to the delivery of multidisciplinary projects across all project stages, taking responsibility for defined work packages while developing consulting, coordination and client-engagement skills under the guidance of senior team members.

This role will involve the design, coordination and BIM modelling of multiple building services disciplines. Candidates must demonstrate competency in at least two of the following mechanical disciplines:

• HVAC
• Public Health / Wet Services
• Medical Gas Systems
• Mechanical Utilities
• Fuel Systems
• Vertical Transportation
• Fire Engineering Services

Experience across three or more disciplines will be advantageous.

• Interpret engineering criteria, calculations, schematics and technical information provided by the responsible engineer or technologist.
• Demonstrates proficiency in conveying / translating design information into accurate, coordinated and constructible BIM models, drawings and schedules.
• Able to navigate the additions and modification of the various forms of parameters within Revit.
• Undertake simple mechanical design tasks, calculations, equipment selections and system layouts within demonstrated competence and under appropriate engineering guidance and review.
• Apply relevant global, national or project standards and technical requirements when developing models, sheets and schedules or any other required documentation.
• Demonstrate competency in the design, BIM modelling and coordination of at least two of the following:
• HVAC
• Public Health / Wet Services
• Medical Gas Systems
• Mechanical Utilities
• Fuel Systems
• Vertical Transportation
• Fire Engineering Services
• Identify and communicate design inconsistencies, missing information, spatial constraints and coordination…