Junior Mechanical Engineer - Water Infrastructure Design

Zutari; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Zutari is seeking a junior mechanical engineer in South Africa to design bulk water infrastructure and work closely with a team of engineers to deliver high-quality outputs for clients.

You will develop 3D models and 2D drawings, perform hydraulic calculations, and coordinate across disciplines, contributing to reports, tests, and site investigations as part of a growing mechanical group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in water-related or similar projects.
• Experience in digital modelling.
• Experience in the water industry (bulk conveyance, pump stations, treatment plants, hydropower) would be an added advantage.
• Willingness to learn and continue building the mechanical team.
• A strong interest in working on innovative and complex projects.
• Willingness to identify opportunities for improving internal productivity.

Responsibilities

• Develop concept, feasibility and detailed designs of bulk water infrastructure.
• Coordinate and manage the development of 3D digital models and associated 2D drawings for mechanical and civil infrastructure.
• Perform hydraulic calculations, select and specify equipment, develop cost estimates for bulk water infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with other disciplines such as electrical, civil, structural and process.
• Attend site visits and/or site investigations of brownfield infrastructure and greenfield projects.
• Perform more long-term site supervision services if the need and/or opportunity arises.
• Contribute to engineering reports and presentations.
• Attend factory witness tests and undertake factory inspections.
• Develop and interpret engineering design sketches and drawings.
• Produce quality digital models and drawings that comply with Zutari’s digital model and drawing standards

Skills

Mechanical design

3D modelling

Water infrastructure

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk Inventor

MS Office

Bentley WaterGems

Hydraulic analysis tools

Job description

Zutari is seeking a junior mechanical engineer in South Africa to design bulk water infrastructure and work closely with a team of engineers to deliver high-quality outputs for clients.

You will develop 3D models and 2D drawings, perform hydraulic calculations, and coordinate across disciplines, contributing to reports, tests, and site investigations as part of a growing mechanical group.