Senior Nuclear Mechanical Engineer | Design Lead & Mentor

Lesedi Nuclear Services Pty. Ltd.; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Lesedi Nuclear Services Pty. Ltd. in South Africa seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership across nuclear engineering projects. You will guide design, procurement support, construction and commissioning, ensuring safety, compliance and constructibility.

The role involves mentoring juniors, overseeing engineering deliverables, and promoting continuous improvement within the team. A strong safety culture and regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSc/BEng/BTech).
• Registered as Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng with ECSA.
• Safety Evaluator qualification per 10 CFR 50.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design, calculations, specifications and reports.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear, mechanical and statutory codes and standards.
• Manage engineering changes and configuration control processes.
• Identify, assess and mitigate technical risks.
• Conduct design reviews and resolve comments.

Skills

Mechanical design

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Stakeholder mgmt

Procurement support

Nuclear knowledge

Education

BSc/BEng/BTech (Mechanical)

Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) or Pr Tech Eng

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Engineering software

Job description

Lesedi Nuclear Services Pty. Ltd. in South Africa seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership across nuclear engineering projects. You will guide design, procurement support, construction and commissioning, ensuring safety, compliance and constructibility.

The role involves mentoring juniors, overseeing engineering deliverables, and promoting continuous improvement within the team. A strong safety culture and regulatory knowledge are essential.