Mechanical Engineer

5 days ago


Midrand, South Africa WSP Africa Full time
Job Description

Providing a consulting engineering service for the design, implementation and close-out of Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) systems. This role comprises of a holistic HVAC consulting spectrum from inception, detail design, documentation and procurement, construction, site monitoring and project closeout. This role will comprise of predominantly HVAC, but Wet Services and Fire Engineering Services experience will be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Proficient in HVAC design and commissioning systems in accordance to local and international standards.
  • Proficient in air conditioning heat load and ventilation calculations.
  • Excellent understanding of South African National Standards (SANS), specifically pertaining to Ventilation (Global standard understanding such as British Standards, ASHRAE, etc. will be advantageous).
  • Proficient in various HVAC design software packages (e.g. HAP, Loadest, I.E.S) and manual air psychrometric analysis and design.
  • Air/fluid/heat Flow calculation software and analysis
  • Design, based on client requirements and specifications
  • Proficient in various HVAC modeling software and BIM conversant is essential (AutoCAD, Revit, ACC, etc.)
  • Proficient in all project stages from inception through to close-out and competent in constructing and compiling tender documentation and management of that process.
  • Formulation of Bills of Quantities (BOQ’s)
  • Specialist equipment specifications understanding and approvals
  • Quality control (QA/QC)
  • Site supervision and construction monitoring
  • Trouble shooting on existing installations
  • Cost control (related to mechanical HVAC only)
  • Project scoping and scope monitoring
  • Contractor and contract management (mechanical HVAC discipline)
  • Fundamental understanding of wet services and fire engineering is required.

Health and Safety:

  • Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you.
  • Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm.
  • Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times, whether in the office environment, on construction sites or in the general environment.

Qualifications

  • Must have a B Eng / BSc / B Tech in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering with relevant experience
  • Must have minimum 2 years post-graduation working experience.
  • Must have experience related to HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning) Mechanical design on Data Centre projects (non-negotiable).
  • Must have experience related to HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning) Mechanical construction monitoring on Data Centre projects.
  • Must have a good understanding and working knowledge of Revit and ACC.
  • Experience in Wet Services and Fire Engineering Services will be advantageous.
  • Individual currently in employ of a consulting entity will be preferred
  • Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng eligible for registration will be advantageous

Key Competencies and Generic Skills:

  • Code B drivers licence (preferably own car)
  • Computer literacy (programming skills will be advantageous)
  • Experience in various Autodesk products (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, BIM360 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
  • Willing and able to travel abroad


Additional Information

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.



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