Senior Nuclear Mechanical Engineer – Technical Leader

Lesedi Nuclear Services Pty. Ltd.

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Lesedi Nuclear Services Pty. Ltd.

is seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer/Technologist to provide technical leadership across nuclear projects, ensuring designs are safe, compliant, and constructible while meeting client requirements and regulatory standards. The role guides mechanical engineering activities from tender through handover, mentors junior engineers, and drives continuous improvement; candidates should bring 10–15 years in nuclear or regulated sectors and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Registration as Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng with ECSA.
Safety Evaluator qualification per 10 CFR 50.59.
10–15 years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably in nuclear or regulated sectors.
Proven leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Lead development, review, and approval of mechanical designs and technical reports.
Ensure compliance with nuclear, mechanical, and statutory codes and standards.
Manage engineering changes and configuration control processes.
Identify and mitigate technical risks across projects.
Provide engineering input to tenders and proposals.
Support construction, commissioning, and handover activities.