Mechanical Engineer - Heat Exchangers & Thermal Systems

Fluor Corp; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corp in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join its specialist team. You will contribute to the design, costing, manufacture, and commissioning of heat exchangers and related process plant equipment, supporting projects from concept through to completion in Gauteng.

The role requires a BEng/BSc/BTech in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years in process plant or thermal systems, knowledge of heat transfer, and ability to prepare technical proposals and liaise with

Qualifications

• BEng, BSc, or BTech in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience within process plant, manufacturing, thermal systems, or industrial environments.
• Experience with heat exchangers, thermal design calculations, and process equipment.
• Proven exposure to cost estimation, tender preparation, and project execution.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and mechanical design principles.
• Proficiency in engineering documentation and client-facing technical support.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal design and calculations for plate and shell & tube heat exchangers.
• Prepare technical proposals, tenders, quotations, and cost estimates.
• Develop equipment designs and review engineering drawings and documentation.
• Coordinate engineering activities with contracts, manufacturing, and project teams.
• Provide technical support to clients and sales teams.
• Oversee workshop quality control and manufacturing activities.
• Assist with commissioning, troubleshooting, and site support.
• Manage supplier engagement, procurement activities, and vendor documentation.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC standards and document control requirements.

Skills

Thermal design

Cost estimation

Project execution

Technical support

Education

BEng/BSc/BTech in Mechanical Engineering

ECSA registration (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng)

Tools

ASME standards

TEMA standards

API standards

SANS standards

Job description

Fluor Corp in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join its specialist team. You will contribute to the design, costing, manufacture, and commissioning of heat exchangers and related process plant equipment, supporting projects from concept through to completion in Gauteng.

The role requires a BEng/BSc/BTech in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years in process plant or thermal systems, knowledge of heat transfer, and ability to prepare technical proposals and liaise with