Senior Mechanical Engineer (HVAC/building services)

Curiska

  • Cape Town, Western Cape
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Mechanical Engineer - Job DescriptionA consulting engineer firm is looking for Mechanical Engineer proficient in one or more of the following building services: HVAC and Energy Analysis; Wet Services (Plumbing and Drainage), Fire Services; Smoke Ventilation; or Vertical Transport.The engineer must have a knowledge of local SANS and international BS, NFPA, IBC, IPC, French or other regulations.ResponsibilitiesEngineer will be required to:
  • Review new architectural and as-built hard copy drawings.
  • Inspect buildings and compile due diligence and dilapidation reports.
  • Design new systems for compliance with local and international building regulations.
  • Attend internal design and concept meetings.
  • Attend project meetings with engineers and clients.
  • Understand project programs, building construction phases and completion milestones.
  • Co-ordinate services with architects, engineers, and interior designers.
  • Occasionally visit site to mark-up as-built / existing services.
  • Assess claims and issue cost estimates, cost reports, and payment certificates.
  • Be familiar with building and construction terminology e.g. IL, CL, FFL, NGL, offset, soffit.
  • Travel to other countries within Africa or wherever the project is located.
  • Work efficiently, manage their time and resources to meet project deadlines.
Skills Required - must be able to:
  • Communicate clearly.
  • Work in a team under stressful conditions.
  • Think on their feet / outside the box to provide solutions to complex problems.
  • Use project specific document management software Dropbox/BIM360/WeTransfer
  • Think in 3 dimensions for understanding plans, elevations, sections etc.
Software Experience Required:
  • Microsoft office suite (mandatory)
  • Autocad (mandatory)
  • Revit (beneficial)
  • Carrier HAP / Load Estimator (beneficial)

Curiska

Similar Jobs

  • Senior Mechanical Engineer (HVAC/building services)

    Curiska

    • Cape Town, Western Cape
    Job Summary Mechanical Engineer - Job Description A consulting engineer firm is looking for Mechanical Engineer proficient in one or more of the following building services: HV…
    • 13 days ago
  • Senior Mechanical Engineer (HVAC/building services)

    Curiska

    • Cape Town, Western Cape
    Mechanical Engineer - Job Description A consulting engineer firm is looking for Mechanical Engineer proficient in one or more of the following building services: HVAC and Energy …
    • 13 days ago
  • Senior Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

    • Durbanville, Cape Town
    Respected engineering consultancy is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer who is proficient in on or more of the following building services - HVAC and Energy Analysis, W…
    • 21 days ago