SM 17314 - LEAD ENGINEER- MECHANICAL

Recruiter:

Professional Career Services

Job Ref:

SM 17314 - LEAD ENGI..

Date posted:

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

R1.2M NEGOTIABLE

SUMMARY:
LEAD ENGINEER- MECHANICAL

POSITION INFO:

Employer Description

Multi disciplinary engineering consultants specializing in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Water Engineering.

Job Description

Oversee the design, coordination, and delivery of mechanical engineering components for municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
Provide technical leadership.
Guide multidisciplinary teams, and ensure that mechanical systems including pumping, treatment processes, process related HVAC, chemical feed, and distribution/collection infrastructure are designed for safety, efficiency, regulatory compliance, and long-term reliability.
Conduct assessments of existing treatment and distribution systems to identify deficiencies and recommend improvements.
Participate in feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, and cost-estimating activities.
Support the development of asset management plans and condition assessments.
Review vendor submittals, shop drawings, and equipment proposals for compliance with project requirements.
Contribute to proposal development, scope definition, and project scheduling.
Develop detailed mechanical designs for water and wastewater treatment facilities, including piping systems, pumps, valves, blowers, chemical feed equipment, and process-related machinery.
Perform engineering calculations for pump sizing, pipe hydraulics, pressure losses, mechanical loads, and equipment performance.
Prepare drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, and technical reports for municipal and industrial infrastructure projects.
Coordinate with civil, structural, electrical, and process engineers to ensure integrated design solutions.
Ensure designs meet national regulations as well as industry standards.
Support permitting efforts and ensure documentation aligns with regulatory expectations.
Prepare and present technical information to internal teams and external stakeholders.
Serve as subject matter expert for mechanical systems such as large pumping units, blowers, aeration equipment, sludge handling systems, chemical feed systems, and process piping.
Act as mechanical discipline lead or project engineer on medium- to large-scale projects.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, and clients.
Provide technical support during construction, including responding to RFI’s, reviewing change orders, and performing site inspections.
Oversee mechanical system installation, testing, and commissioning.
Assist with start-up and operator training for mechanical process equipment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Related Master’s an added advantage).
ECSA Registered Professional Engineer (PrEng) or Professional Technologist (Pr Tech Eng)
10+ years of mechanical engineering experience with a focus on water/wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and distribution/collection systems.

Skills

Strong proficiency with CAD platforms and design review tools (AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks).
Advanced understanding of pump station design, piping systems, blower and aeration systems, HVAC for process facilities, and chemical feed equipment.
Familiarity with hydraulic modelling tools (e.g., WaterGEMS, KY Pipe) and energy optimization principles.

Benefits

Negotiable

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