Mechanical Engineer – HVAC (Durban)

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
Full-time

23 days ago

Job Specification:Providing a consulting engineering service for the design, implementation and close-out of Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) systems. This role comprises a holistic HVAC consulting spectrum from inception, detail design, documentation and procurement, construction, site monitoring and project closeout. This role will comprise predominantly HVAC, but Wet Services and Fire Engineering Services is required.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Proficient in air conditioning heat load and ventilation calculations.
Excellent understanding of South African National Standards (SANS), specifically pertaining to Ventilation (Global standard understanding such as British Standards, ASHRAE, etc. will be advantageous).
Proficient in various HVAC design software packages (e.g. HAP, Loadest, I.E.S) and manual air psychrometric analysis and design.
Air/fluid/heat Flow calculation software and analysis
Design, based on client requirements and specifications
Proficient in various HVAC modelling software and BIM conversant is essential (AutoCAD, Revit, BIM360, etc.)
Proficient in all project stages from inception through to close-out and competent in constructing and compiling tender documentation and management of that process.
Formulation of Bills of Quantities (BOQ’s)
Specialist equipment specifications understanding and approvals
Quality control (QA/QC)
Site supervision and construction monitoring
Troubleshooting on existing installations
Cost control (related to mechanical HVAC only)
Project scoping and scope monitoring
Contractor and contract management (mechanical HVAC discipline)
Medical gas design experience will be advantageous
Fundamental understanding of wet services and fire engineering is required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Must have a B Eng / BSc / B Tech in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering with relevant experience
Must have 2-5 years post-graduation working experience.
Must have experience related to HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning) Mechanical design on commercial, industrial, healthcare, residential or pharmaceutical projects.
Must have experience related to HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning) Mechanical construction monitoring on commercial, industrial, healthcare, residential or pharmaceutical projects.
Experience in Medical Gas, Wet Services and Fire Engineering Services will be advantageous.
Pr. Eng or Pr. Tech Eng eligible for registration will be advantageous

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