Mechanical Engineer (HVAC & Fire)

Recruiter:

JenRec Recruitment

Job Ref:

Mechanical Engineer ..

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:
Mechanical Engineer (HVAC & Fire)

POSITION INFO:

To fulfil the role as the Mechanical Engineer through displaying thorough understanding of mechanical engineering projects within the built environment consulting envelope, displaying clear intent in achieving unique and probable solutions. To clearly identify Client needs and systematically develop the required deliverables timeously throughout all the design phases and control workflow with a broad understanding of the other design engineering disciplines involved.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning (HVAC) design projects
Perform Client needs analysis
Conduct site assessments/surveys and status quo reports
Compile maintenance and repair reports
Produce heat load calculations
Propose viable concepts
Identify the most suitable system to be used based on Client requirements
Design according to the applicable Standards
Consult catalogues, OEM’s/suppliers for the latest available system components
Perform ducting design work and related equipment selection
Assist with Fire Protection, Fire Detection and Fire Suppression design projects
Assist in compiling Rational Fire design reports
Assist with Wet Services design projects
Perform hydraulic calculations for water reticulations
Produce drawings for all project phases with the aid of in-house draftsman
Compile engineering design reports for all project phases
Compile tender and procurement documentation, Bills of Quantities, Budget Estimates, Scope of works and Specification documents.
Peer review of reports and drawings (ISO 9001 requirement)
Construction monitoring and supervision
Provide mechanical design for a range of projects as per required
Communicate effectively and understand the implications thereof
Make full use of our Server/Cloud service as part of the Quality Management System
Attend internal and external meetings and site inspections
Responsible for project and team administrative duties
Work directly with clients and other professionals with minimal supervision
Work closely with other professionals and be able to co-ordinate work from engineers from other departments
Responsible for managing project team and ensuring work is delivered on time and on budget.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Minimum 3-5 years experience.

QUALIFICATION

• BEng/BSc in Mechanical Engineering

SKILLS

General:

Must have a valid Code B driver’s licence.
Must be computer literate and be able to operate MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook.
Must be familiar with AutoCAD/Revit software.
Must be fluent in English.

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