Plant Designer

Fluor; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation is seeking an experienced Plant Designer to support multidisciplinary engineering projects in South Africa. The role focuses on developing advanced 3D plant layouts, equipment arrangements, and detailed design deliverables while ensuring compliance with project specifications and safety standards.

The position is based near Johannesburg, with Woodmead as a project location reference. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in industrial plant design, SP3D/Smart

Qualifications

• Accredited technical qualification in Engineering Design, Drafting, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Approximately 15 years of relevant experience in industrial plant design.
• Advanced experience with Smart 3D (SP3D), Smart Review, AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design platforms.
• Strong understanding of plant layout principles, equipment arrangement, piping design, and constructability requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and vendor documentation.
• Experience working within EPCM, mining, mineral processing, petrochemical, energy, or industrial project environments.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex 3D plant models and layouts using industry-leading design software.
• Perform advanced plant, equipment, and piping layouts within multidisciplinary project environments.
• Produce and review detailed 2D and 3D design deliverables, including plot plans, piping layouts, equipment arrangements, and construction drawings.
• Conduct model reviews utilizing Smart Review and related 3D visualization platforms.
• Review vendor, supplier, and fabricator drawings to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Perform material take-offs, quantity tracking, and design verification activities.
• Support the preparation of project estimates, schedules, staffing plans, and progress reports.
• Coordinate with mechanical, piping, civil, structural, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines to resolve design interfaces.
• Incorporate health, safety, environmental, and sustainability requirements into all design activities.

Skills

Plant layout

P&IDs interpretation

Communication

Coordination

Problem solving

Design leadership

Brownfield/Greenfield

Multidisciplinary delivery

Construction/field experience

Education

Engineering Design/ Drafting

15 years plant design experience

Tools

Smart 3D (SP3D)

Smart Review

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Plant Designer

Job details

Posted

12 November 2026

Salary

ZAR Negotiable

Start date

12 November 2026

LocationWoodmead

Job type Contract

Discipline Oil Gas and Chemicals, Mining & Metals

Reference171077

Job Function Plant Operator

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Plant Designer to support the successful delivery of multidisciplinary engineering projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing advanced 3D plant layouts, equipment arrangements, and detailed design deliverables while ensuring compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and safety requirements. The role is based in Johannesburg.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex 3D plant models and layouts using industry-leading design software.
• Perform advanced plant, equipment, and piping layouts within multidisciplinary project environments.
• Produce and review detailed 2D and 3D design deliverables, including plot plans, piping layouts, equipment arrangements, and construction drawings.
• Conduct model reviews utilizing Smart Review and related 3D visualization platforms.
• Review vendor, supplier, and fabricator drawings to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Perform material take-offs, quantity tracking, and design verification activities.
• Support the preparation of project estimates, schedules, staffing plans, and progress reports.
• Coordinate with mechanical, piping, civil, structural, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines to resolve design interfaces.
• Incorporate health, safety, environmental, and sustainability requirements into all design activities.

Qualifications And Skills Requirements

• Accredited technical qualification in Engineering Design, Drafting, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Approximately 15 years of relevant experience in industrial plant design.
• Advanced experience with Smart 3D (SP3D), Smart Review, AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design platforms.
• Strong understanding of plant layout principles, equipment arrangement, piping design, and constructability requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and vendor documentation.
• Experience working within EPCM, mining, mineral processing, petrochemical, energy, or industrial project environments.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Key Competencies:

• Design leadership experience on medium to large capital projects.
• Experience in brownfield and greenfield project execution.
• Practical field, construction, or commissioning experience.
• Knowledge of design practices and multidisciplinary project delivery methodologies.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.