Principal HVAC Engineering Lead - Hybrid (Durban)

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer with HVAC specialization to lead the mechanical engineering discipline in Durban, driving energy-efficient, compliant HVAC designs for large-scale projects. The role includes mentoring engineers, coordinating with architects and other disciplines, and guiding commissioning to ensure design intent is achieved.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, 12+ years of HVAC experience, and a track record of leading complex

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years in mechanical engineering with HVAC building services.
• Proven track record leading HVAC projects end-to-end.
• Pr.Eng. registration or eligibility desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC design for large-scale commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.
• Develop designs, drawings, specifications, and calculations for HVAC systems.
• Perform load calculations and energy analyses, optimizing for efficiency.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure quality control of designs.
• Coordinate with architects, clients, and other disciplines for integrated delivery.
• Oversee commissioning and verify performance against design intent.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client management

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

HAP

TRACE 700

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer with HVAC specialization to lead the mechanical engineering discipline in Durban, driving energy-efficient, compliant HVAC designs for large-scale projects. The role includes mentoring engineers, coordinating with architects and other disciplines, and guiding commissioning to ensure design intent is achieved.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, 12+ years of HVAC experience, and a track record of leading complex