Senior Mechanical Engineer: Lead Industrial Projects (Hybrid)

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Professional development support

Hybrid work model

Paid leave

Potential for company vehicle

Involvement in prestigious projects

Job summary

An established engineering firm specializing in industrial infrastructure seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer with strong project management experience. The role is based in East London, Eastern Cape, ZA, and offers a hybrid work arrangement to balance site and office duties.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams through full project lifecycles, ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction while coordinating with stakeholders and managing budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• ECSA Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration.
• 7+ years mechanical engineering experience, 4+ years in project management.
• Experience managing large-scale industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, piping, and rotating equipment.
• Proficient in project management software (MS Project, Primavera).

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Develop project plans: scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Oversee design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Mentor project teams and foster collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards and safety regulations.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, contractors and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks; implement corrective actions.
• Prepare progress, technical and close-out reports.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and quality.
• Manage budgets and ensure financial targets are met.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of PM processes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Mechanical systems

Communication

Budget management

Problem solving

Education

BEng/BSc in Mechanical Engineering

ECSA Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng.)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

An established engineering firm specializing in industrial infrastructure seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer with strong project management experience. The role is based in East London, Eastern Cape, ZA, and offers a hybrid work arrangement to balance site and office duties.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams through full project lifecycles, ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction while coordinating with stakeholders and managing budgets and schedules.