Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES024008/Dione

Date posted:

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead design activities for projects in the oil & gas, petrochemical, and related sectors. This role involves delivering high-quality mechanical engineering solutions, supervising design teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in rotating equipment, fluid systems, and first-principle design, combined with leadership skills to drive project success.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Execute mechanical engineering design activities in compliance with project procedures, client specifications, and national standards.
Lead and supervise design teams, reviewing and approving their work.
Develop detailed first-principle calculations, process flow diagrams, equipment specifications, and technical reports.
Conduct plant audits, troubleshoot operational issues, and provide optimization solutions.
Participate in multi-disciplinary project teams, design reviews, HAZOP studies, and technical investigations.
Review supplier quotations, drawings, and documentation from a mechanical engineering perspective.
Prepare operating manuals, technical proposals, and engineering documentation.
Ensure adherence to health and safety legislation and ISO9001 standards.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement in design workflows and standards.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

BSc or BEng in Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum 10 years’ experience in mechanical design within oil & gas or petrochemical industries.
Professional registration with ECSA.
Strong technical knowledge in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and stress analysis.
Familiarity with national and international standards (NFPA, API, SANS).
Proficiency in MS Office, design software (e.g., AFT Fathom, AFT Impulse), and working knowledge of AutoCAD.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage complex projects and mentor engineering teams.

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