Senior Mechanical Engineer – Water Utilities Design Leader

Arup; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with experience in water utility projects to join our South Africa team. You will deliver mechanical input for water treatment, pumping systems and pipework, support feasibility and design work locally and globally, and mentor junior staff while growing networks within the industry.

We value self-motivation, adaptability, and collaboration across our multidisciplinary teams, with opportunities to contribute to sustainable infrastructure projects and

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level mechanical engineering degree plus professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical input to water utility projects and lead design work.
• Support and mentor junior staff and engage with clients.
• Contribute to work-winning activities and build industry networks.
• Deliver high-quality solutions across local and global projects.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Water utilities projects

Feasibility and design

BIM / Plant 3D

Project work-winning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BIM

Plant 3D

Job description

Arup is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with experience in water utility projects to join our South Africa team. You will deliver mechanical input for water treatment, pumping systems and pipework, support feasibility and design work locally and globally, and mentor junior staff while growing networks within the industry.

We value self-motivation, adaptability, and collaboration across our multidisciplinary teams, with opportunities to contribute to sustainable infrastructure projects and