Engineer – Mechanical

Inuka Partners; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Inuka Partners represents a renewable energy IPP client in SA seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support design and project execution for utility-scale solar PV projects.

You will work on mechanical systems and substructures, collaborating with engineering, procurement, and delivery teams; 4+ years' experience and a relevant engineering degree are required.

CFD/FEM experience is advantageous; strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering.
• 4+ years of relevant engineering experience in structural analysis and project environments.
• Experience with structural analysis, AutoCAD, and mechanical testing.
• Exposure to utility-scale solar PV project design and execution.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with CFD analysis or FEM modelling is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical assessments, feasibility studies, and engineering due diligence.
• Evaluate mechanical and substructure solutions for project sites.
• Support mechanical design development, technical specifications, and supplier evaluations.
• Review engineering documentation, technical proposals, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and project delivery teams.
• Support construction monitoring, testing, commissioning, and project close-out.

Skills

Structural analysis

AutoCAD

Mechanical testing

CFD modelling

Solar PV projects

Analytical skills

Communication

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

CFD software

Job description

Support mechanical engineering design, technical assessments, and project delivery across utility-scale solar PV projects.

Our client is a renewable energy IPP seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support engineering design and project execution, with a focus on mechanical systems and substructures for utility-scale solar PV projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical assessments, feasibility studies, and engineering due diligence.


• Evaluate mechanical and substructure solutions for project sites.


• Support mechanical design development, technical specifications, and supplier evaluations.


• Review engineering documentation, technical proposals, and contractual requirements.


• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and project delivery teams.


• Support construction monitoring, testing, commissioning, and project close-out.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering.


• 4+ years of relevant engineering experience, including structural analysis and project environments.


• Experience in structural analysis, AutoCAD, and mechanical testing.


• Exposure to utility-scale solar PV project design and execution.


• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.


• Experience with CFD analysis or FEM modelling is advantageous.