Mechanical Engineer

Zutari; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in South Africa seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer specializing in HVAC services. The role involves client engagement, full design responsibility, and adherence to project standards. Candidates should have a relevant degree and a demonstrated history of managing medium to large projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years’ experience as a Mechanical Engineer within Building Services.
• Professional Registration preferred or process to register in 2025.
• Experience in designing and managing medium to large HVAC projects.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients for new work.
• Take full responsibility for all design aspects for HVAC services.
• Ensure compliance with quality control procedures.

Skills

Client focused

Team collaboration

Design development

Education

BSc/MSc, BEng/MEng, B.Tech/MTech

Tools

Revit

BIM360

AutoCAD

Heat load calculation software (HAP, IES)

Job description

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role Responsibilities

• Engage with clients for new work
• Utilise new digital offerings and new technology, and platforms as they become available
• Take full responsibility for all design aspects for HVAC services, within the Built Environment, from conceptional to final design.
• Implementation of all relevant codes of practice and ensuring that all design aspects / project standards comply with Zutari’s quality control procedures.
• Able to work on their own and take responsibility for the accuracy of work done.
• Eager to furthering their career and knowledge in design and new design developments.
  
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• BSc/MSc, BEng/MEng, B.Tech/MTech
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience as a Mechanical Engineer within Building Services.
• Client focused.
• Professional Registration, Pr Tech or Pr Eng preferred or in process to register in 2025.
• Experience in designing and managing of medium to large HVAC projects.
• Able to utilise Revit, BIM360 AutoCAD
• Proficient in Heat load calculation software (HAP minimum, IES is bonus)
• Site experience on medium to large projects
  
  
  

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.