Safety jobs in South Africa

LEAD ENGINEER- MECHANICAL

Multi disciplinary consultants specializing in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Water Engineering.

• Oversee the design, coordination, and delivery of components for municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical leadership.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams, and ensure that mechanical systems including pumping, treatment processes, process related , chemical feed, and distribution / collection infrastructure are designed for safety, efficiency, regulatory compliance, and long-term reliability.
• Conduct assessments of existing treatment and distribution systems to identify deficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Participate in feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, and cost-estimating activities.
• Support the development of asset management plans and condition assessments.
• Review vendor submittals, shop drawings, and equipment proposals for compliance with project requirements.
• Contribute to proposal development, scope definition, and project scheduling.
• Develop detailed mechanical designs for water and wastewater treatment facilities, including piping systems, pumps, valves, blowers, chemical feed equipment, and process-related machinery.
• Perform engineering calculations for pump sizing, pipe hydraulics, pressure losses, mechanical loads, and equipment performance.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, and technical reports for municipal and industrial infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, electrical, and process engineers to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Ensure designs meet national regulations as well as industry standards.
• Support permitting efforts and ensure documentation aligns with regulatory expectations.
• Prepare and present technical information to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Serve as subject matter expert for mechanical systems such as large pumping units, blowers, aeration equipment, sludge handling systems, chemical feed systems, and process piping.
• Act as mechanical discipline lead or project engineer on medium- to large-scale projects.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, and clients.
• Provide technical support during construction, including responding to RFI’s, reviewing change orders, and performing site inspections.
• Oversee mechanical system installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Assist with start-up and operator training for mechanical process equipment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Related Master’s an added advantage).
• ECSA Registered Professional Engineer (PrEng) or Professional Technologist (Pr Tech Eng)
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience with a focus on water / wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and distribution / collection systems.

• Strong proficiency with CAD platforms and design review tools (AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks).
• Advanced understanding of pump station design, piping systems, blower and aeration systems, HVAC for process facilities, and chemical feed equipment.
• Familiarity with hydraulic modelling tools (e.g., WaterGEMS, KY Pipe) and energy optimization principles.

Negotiable