Professional Mechanical Engineer Job at Woolpert
Job Location : Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Application Deadline : February 09, 2026
What You Will Do:
- Lead and coordinate mechanical engineering design for building services projects of significant scope and complexity.
- Develop HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems aligned with sustainability and energy efficiency standards.
- Provide technical direction across multiple building projects and disciplines.
- Apply advanced engineering principles to deliver high-quality, compliant designs.
- Guide project planning, definition, and execution phases.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Represent the firm in client meetings, industry events, and technical forums.
- Support business development through proposal writing and client presentations.
- Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
- Conduct feasibility studies, design reviews, and site inspections for building services.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSc Eng / BEng / MSc Eng).
- Registered Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) with ECSA.
- Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in building mechanical systems design.
- Demonstrated expertise in HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and energy-efficient solutions for large-scale developments (e.g., universities, hotels, residential and commercial buildings).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and discipline-specific software tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, HVAC design software).
- Ability to interpret complex technical documents and communicate effectively with stakeholders, clients, and regulatory bodies.
Benefits You Will Love
Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:
- Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
- Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
- Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
- Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
- Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!
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