Senior Structural Mechanical Engineer (Hybrid) — Industrial Projects

Placements24; Stellenbosch Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Structural Mechanical Engineer for a hybrid role in Paarl, Western Cape. You will design and analyze supports, frames, and foundations for heavy mechanical equipment, using CAD tools and FEA to ensure safety and performance.

You will collaborate with engineers and project managers across phases, conduct site assessments, and mentor junior staff. A PrEng is highly desirable and the role offers development opportunities in a dynamic engineering team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Civil/Structural Engineering with significant mechanical design experience.
• Minimum of 7 years in structural analysis and mechanical design for industrial applications.
• Experience with structural analysis software and 3D CAD tools.
• Familiarity with codes and standards (ASME, AISC, SANS) and welding/fabrication knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design of supports, frames, and foundations for heavy mechanical equipment.
• Develop detailed mechanical designs and engineering drawings using CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Apply solid mechanics and material science principles to ensure integrity and safety.
• Conduct stress, fatigue, and vibration analyses using FEA tools.
• Review vendor drawings and site surveys to inform designs.

Skills

Structural analysis

Mechanical design

FEA

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

STAAD.Pro

SAP2000

Material properties

Welding basics

Code standards

PrEng desirable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD.Pro

SAP2000

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Structural Mechanical Engineer for a hybrid role in Paarl, Western Cape. You will design and analyze supports, frames, and foundations for heavy mechanical equipment, using CAD tools and FEA to ensure safety and performance.

You will collaborate with engineers and project managers across phases, conduct site assessments, and mentor junior staff. A PrEng is highly desirable and the role offers development opportunities in a dynamic engineering team.