Project Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical)

Utopia Design; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role in SA

Competitive compensation

Landmark luxury project

International multidisciplinary team

Job summary

Utopia Design seeks an On-site MEP Engineer for a luxury project in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. The role is fully onsite, requiring relocation to a local village. You will report to the MEP Manager and Head of Construction and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure top-tier project delivery.

The ideal candidate has 7–15 years' experience in design consultancy or contracting, with strong Revit/AutoCAD skills and excellent communication. English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a HVAC concentration.
• 7–15 years of experience in design consultancy or general contractor.
• Experience on low-rise residential and hospitality projects.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Professional level of English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to in-house design, QS teams, third party designers, consultants and contractors throughout the design process.
• Review and evaluate Electrical/HVAC/Plumbing design for project compliance.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and managers to optimize system integration.
• Timely resolve technical issues during the design phase.
• Stay updated on industry trends, codes, and regulations related to Electrical/HVAC/Plumbing.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced On-site MEP Engineer to support the ongoing construction of a luxury project in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. This is a fully onsite role requiring relocation to a local village within the Santa Teresa region. You will report directly to the MEP Manager and Head of Construction, and work within a multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with architects, interior designers, structural engineers, procurement teams, and client representatives to ensure the highest standards of project delivery. To succeed in this role, you must possess excellent communication and presentation skills. We seek a punctual, detail‑oriented, and self‑organized professional motivated to deliver high‑quality results.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical support and guidance to in‑house design & QS teams, third party designers, consultants and contractors throughout the design process
• Assist in the review and evaluate Electrical/HVAC/Plumbing design to ensure compliance with project requirements
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and managers to optimise Electrical/HVAC/Plumbing systems integration
• Timely resolve technical issues and challenges during the design phase
• Stay updated on industry trends, codes, and regulations related to Electrical/HVAC/Plumbing systems
• Assist on the management, control and tracking changes and variations in accordance with the corporate routine

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a concentration in HVAC or mechanical systems
• 7 to 15 years of experience in design consultancy or general contractor
• Experience working on low‑rise residential and hospitality projects - private homes and villas, hotels and resorts
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• Professional level of English, both written and verbal

Benefits

• Full‑time, on‑site role in Cape Town, South Africa
• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity to work on a landmark luxury hospitality project from construction through delivery
• Collaboration within a professional, international, multidisciplinary team