Lead Mechanical Engineer, Renewable Energy Projects

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Pension fund

Leave allowances

Training & certifications

Conferences & career progression

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to drive mechanical design and analysis for solar and wind projects. You will lead detailed structural and thermal analyses, select materials and equipment, and generate BOMs and regulatory documentation.

Role requires 7+ years in renewables or heavy infrastructure, proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and ANSYS, and strong leadership skills. PE registration is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in mechanical engineering in renewables or heavy infrastructure.
• Experience with structural analysis, CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks), and ANSYS.
• PEng registration with ECSA is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design for renewable energy projects in Mossel Bay.
• Perform detailed structural, thermal, and mechanical analysis using FEA and other tools.
• Specify materials, select equipment, and develop Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Create detailed drawings, specifications, and reports for documentation and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and oversee prototype development.

Skills

Mechanical design

FEA

Renewables

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to drive mechanical design and analysis for solar and wind projects. You will lead detailed structural and thermal analyses, select materials and equipment, and generate BOMs and regulatory documentation.

Role requires 7+ years in renewables or heavy infrastructure, proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and ANSYS, and strong leadership skills. PE registration is advantageous.