Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services

Reference: Mechanical Design _1789995932

Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Experience: 3+ years
Employment: Permanent
Industry: Consulting Engineering / Building Services

Role Overview

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer with at least 3 years of relevant experience to join an established multidisciplinary building-services engineering team in Cape Town.

The successful candidate will be involved in the engineering design and delivery of mechanical building-services projects from concept and detailed design through to construction and handover.

This opportunity would suit an engineer who has developed a solid technical foundation and is looking to continue growing within a consulting and project-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake mechanical building-services design across a variety of building projects.
  • Perform engineering calculations, equipment selections and system sizing.
  • Design HVAC and associated mechanical systems.
  • Contribute to wet services, plumbing, hot water, piping and related building-services designs where applicable.
  • Prepare engineering drawings, specifications, schedules and technical documentation.
  • Work closely with BIM Modellers and Draughting teams to translate engineering designs into coordinated BIM models and drawings.
  • Review BIM models and drawings for technical accuracy.
  • Coordinate mechanical designs with architectural, structural, electrical and other engineering disciplines.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary design coordination meetings.
  • Assist with tender documentation, technical evaluations and contractor queries.
  • Conduct site inspections and monitor installation quality and compliance with engineering designs.
  • Assist with testing, commissioning and project handover.
  • Liaise with clients, architects, contractors and other professional consultants.
  • Ensure designs comply with relevant codes, standards and project requirements.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3+ years' relevant mechanical design experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, BEng/BSc Eng, or relevant BTech/BEngTech qualification.
  • Experience within building services / consulting engineering strongly preferred.
  • Practical experience designing HVAC and/or other mechanical building systems.
  • Good understanding of engineering calculations, equipment selection and system design.
  • Exposure to Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD advantageous.
  • Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Knowledge of relevant South African building regulations, codes and engineering standards.
  • ECSA Candidate registration or progress towards professional registration would be advantageous.

Ideal Project Exposure

Candidates with mechanical design experience across commercial buildings, offices, retail, residential developments, hotels, hospitals, data centres, warehouses, industrial facilities or mixed-use developments would be particularly relevant.

Key Skills

Mechanical Engineering | Building Services | HVAC Design | Mechanical Design | Equipment Selection | Engineering Calculations | Wet Services | Piping | Revit | AutoCAD | MEP Coordination | Technical Specifications | Tender Documentation | Site Inspections | Project Delivery

COMPETITIVE SALARY
Added 21/09/2026
Reference: Mechanical Design _1789995932

Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Permanent Energy Technology

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