Professional Mechanical Engineer

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning global leader in architecture engineering and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders and as a certified Great Place to Work Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

We are seeking a highly experienced and registered Professional Building Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic Engineering team. This role focuses on designing implementing and managing mechanical systems for building projects including HVAC plumbing fire protection and energy-efficient solutions for commercial residential and institutional developments.

Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country where the job is located.

What You Will Do:

Lead and coordinate mechanical engineering design for building services projects of significant scope and complexity.
Develop HVAC plumbing and fire protection systems aligned with sustainability and energy efficiency standards.
Provide technical direction across multiple building projects and disciplines.
Apply advanced engineering principles to deliver high-quality compliant designs.
Guide project planning definition and execution phases.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Represent the firm in client meetings industry events and technical forums.
Support business development through proposal writing and client presentations.
Ensure compliance with safety regulatory and quality standards.
Conduct feasibility studies design reviews and site inspections for building services.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSc Eng / BEng / MSc Eng).
Registered Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) with ECSA.
Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in building mechanical systems design.
Demonstrated expertise in HVAC plumbing fire protection and energy-efficient solutions for large-scale developments (e.g. universities hotels residential and commercial buildings).
Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and discipline-specific software tools (e.g. AutoCAD Revit HVAC design software).
Ability to interpret complex technical documents and communicate effectively with stakeholders clients and regulatory bodies.

Unique Benefits

Certified as a Great Place to Work Woolpert is one of the fastest growing architecture engineering and geospatial (AEG) companies in the world. With over 60 offices and countless projects around the globe Woolpert makes a real difference at home and addition to offering competitive pay we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits including:

Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
Freedom to work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
Fitness reimbursement technology stipend employee assistance program and more: Choose the benefits that work best for you.

Level up your career with Woolpert. Apply today and join our team to help shape the future of tomorrow!

Why Woolpert

Woolpert is looking for supportive goal-oriented and career-minded individuals who are or are looking to become industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us youll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation creating limitless opportunities for your career growth.

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit train compensate and promote regardless of race religion color national origin sex disability age veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting .

If you need to reschedule or cancel your interview please reach out to your recruiter by contacting .

To all agencies:Please no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolperts Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolperts applicant process is hired no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

Required Experience:

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We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.Woolpert is an award-winning global leader in architecture engineering and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and commi...