Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Power Generation Growth

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Project work on infrastructure

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our client in Polokwane, focusing on the power generation sector. You will lead the design, analysis, and optimization of large-scale mechanical systems for power plants and related infrastructure.

The role requires a strong background in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and CAD/FEA tools, with at least 10 years in heavy industry. You will oversee procurement, installation, and commissioning, while guiding project teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years in mechanical design, with focus on power generation or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and materials science relevant to power systems.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, Inventor) and advanced FEA/CFD tools.
• Experience with project engineering and managing technical aspects of large infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of large-scale mechanical systems for power generation facilities.
• Develop detailed specifications, drawings, and models for turbines, pumps, piping, and other components.
• Conduct stress, thermal, and CFD analyses.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Project engineering

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

FEA/CFD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our client in Polokwane, focusing on the power generation sector. You will lead the design, analysis, and optimization of large-scale mechanical systems for power plants and related infrastructure.

The role requires a strong background in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and CAD/FEA tools, with at least 10 years in heavy industry. You will oversee procurement, installation, and commissioning, while guiding project teams to