Mechanical Engineer - Cape Town
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Location
Cape Town
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
Confidential
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Contact phone:
97145560705
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Job ref:
36183
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Published:
over 1 year ago
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Expiry date:
2020-01-10
Our client are a leading multidisciplinary organisation specialising in Architecture and Engineering who are looking for a Mechanical Engineer for their office in Cape Town.
You will be responsible for:
- Verify the corrections and absolute accuracy of own and others work prior to review by the senior level Engineer
- Lead pro-active coordination with internal and external design disciplines to achieve a high quality, consistent set of design documents or presentation
- Proactively check and coordinate project documents (including but not limited to multi-disciplinary drawings, design reports, design calculations, technical specifications, bills of quantities, etc.) and ensure the highest quality standards are met
- Take responsibility to ensure all design documentation with compliance to Statutory Authorities and follow up for the approval process to be delivered on time.
- Attend Client meetings
- Confidently present work to colleagues, clients and stakeholders
- Provide technical support to site supervision teams and resolve design related issues on site
Core Competencies
- Developed Engineering Design skills and understanding of the design process and interfaces between design disciplines
- Developed project design experience and knowledge of Health and Safety in Design
- Ability to use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design intent
- Developed knowledge of Sustainable Design principles
- Detailed knowledge of client's standards, policies, codes and procedures
- Full knowledge of Statutory Authorities requirements, knowledge of codes, regulations and submission requirements
- Ability and will to mentor and provide support to junior subordinate staff members
- Strong presentation skills
Key Requirements
- B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and REVIT, word processing and presentation programs
- Excellent communication skills and fluent in English
- LEED Green Building Certification would be desirable
- Local Society of Engineers membership would be desirable