Senior Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Plant Design

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with industrial plant design expertise to join our client’s EPC team in Randburg, Gauteng. You will lead mechanical design across projects, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective solutions for large-scale facilities.

You will develop P&IDs, equipment specs, layouts, and perform stress/thermal calculations, guiding multi-disciplinary teams through key design phases of petrochemical and processing plants.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of industrial plants, including process equipment, piping systems, HVAC, and rotating machinery.
• Develop P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), equipment specifications, and layout drawings.
• Perform mechanical calculations, including stress analysis, heat transfer

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a highly respected engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with specialized experience in industrial plant design to join their prestigious team in **Randburg, Gauteng**. This role is central to the design and development of complex industrial facilities across various sectors, including manufacturing, petrochemical, and processing plants. You will be responsible for leading the mechanical engineering aspects of projects, ensuring designs are efficient, safe, compliant, and cost-effective. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on large-scale, challenging projects and contribute to the industrial growth of **Randburg, Gauteng** and beyond. We foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and collaborative problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of industrial plants, including process equipment, piping systems, HVAC, and rotating machinery.
• Develop P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), equipment specifications, and layout drawings.
• Perform mechanical calculations, including stress analysis, heat