Professional Mechanical Engineer

2 weeks ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Zutari Full time
Professional Mechanical Engineer (Hydropower) - (ENG-L6.108)

Requisition #: ENG-L6.108

Job title: Professional Mechanical Engineer (Hydropower)

Category: Contract type: Permanent (Employee)

Full Time

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Zutari is seeking a professionally registered Mechanical Engineer who will manage the design and project management of hydropower, hydromechanical systems and related infrastructure.

The engineer will work closely with other senior engineers, junior engineers, technologists, and technicians in developing innovative solutions and delivering high quality outputs for our clients.

Role Responsibilities

  1. Develop and undertake detailed designs for run-of-the-river, conventional and pumped storage hydropower schemes
  2. Support the growth of our Dams & Hydropower business through client relationships and preparation of proposals
  3. Hydraulic design of closed conduit conveyance systems such as penstocks
  4. Detailed design of mechanical infrastructure and equipment selection
  5. Develop and undertake detailed design of pump systems for bulk water infrastructure
  6. Project management of small projects and acting as work package/task lead on small to medium sized projects
  7. Manage, train and mentor young engineers
  8. Coordinate and manage the development of 3D digital models and associated 2D drawings for mechanical and civil infrastructure
  9. Work closely with other business units within Zutari such as the renewable energy and electrical teams
  10. Co-ordinate with other disciplines such as electrical, civil, structural and process
  11. Work closely with technicians, technologists and engineers
  12. Attend site visits for familiarisation and high-level surveying or observation of brownfields infrastructure and greenfield projects
  13. Interpret engineering design sketches and drawings
  14. Interpret as-built drawings of brownfields infrastructure
  15. Managing and reviewing the quality of deliverables with a specific focus on the compilation of professional reports

Minimum Qualifications

  • BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering
  • Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer OR evidence of application submission
  • Minimum of 6 years experience, preferably within water infrastructure projects
  • Experience in digital modelling would be an advantage
  • Previous experience in the dams, hydropower or bulk water industry (bulk conveyance, pump stations) would be an advantage
  • A willingness to learn and continue building an established mechanical team
  • A strong interest in working on innovative and complex projects

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.

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