Senior Mechanical Engineer – Process Plant Equipment Design

C3R; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 558,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

C3R, Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and engineering of complex process plant equipment. The role focuses on pressure vessels and shell-and-tube exchangers, with mentorship of junior engineers and draughtsmen.

You will oversee projects from concept through fabrication and commissioning, ensuring compliance with codes and client specifications.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering with professional registration considered a plus.
• Experience leading mechanical design of process plant equipment.
• Proven expertise in pressure vessels and/or shell-and-tube heat exchangers.
• Familiar with piping, fabrication, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of pressure vessels, heat exchangers and piping systems.
• Oversee projects from concept to fabrication and commissioning.
• Mentor engineers and draughtsmen on technical work.
• Review calculations, 3D models and fabrication drawings for compliance.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Education

BEng Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Plant 3D

PV-Elite

CAESAR II

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Process Plant Equipment Design

Location: Centurion, Gauteng (Office-Based)
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract
Remuneration: R50 000 – R70 000 pm CTC (Negotiable, based on experience)

About the Company

Our client is a leading multidisciplinary engineering company delivering advanced engineering solutions across South Africa and internationally, specialising in process plant equipment, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping systems and energy recovery technologies.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer (10+ years) to lead the design and engineering of complex process plant equipment.
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, oversee engineering projects and mentor junior engineers and draughtsmen.
Proven experience with pressure vessels and/or shell-and-tube heat exchangers is an essential requirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping systems and associated process plant equipment.
• Manage engineering projects from concept and detailed design through fabrication, installation and commissioning.
• Lead and mentor mechanical engineers and draughtsmen.
• Review engineering calculations, 3D models, fabrication drawings and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering codes, standards and client specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients and suppliers.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in mechanical design within process plant engineering.
• Essential: Proven experience in pressure vessel and/or shell-and-tube heat exchanger design.
• Strong knowledge of process piping, mechanical equipment, fabrication and manufacturing.
• Experience leading engineering projects and technical teams.
• Familiarity with relevant pressure equipment codes (ASME, EN, SANS).
• Exposure to Autodesk Inventor, Plant 3D, PV-Elite or CAESAR II advantageous.
• ECSA professional registration (Pr Eng) advantageous.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Work on technically challenging local and international engineering projects within an established engineering consultancy, where your technical expertise, leadership and practical design experience will make a meaningful contribution.
If you are a seasoned Mechanical Engineer with solid pressure equipment design experience, we would welcome your application.