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Mechanical Project Engineer

eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-22 → 2026-09-27

Core

Mechanical Project Engineer leading design and execution of piping, pressure equipment, and firefighting systems for oil & gas and industrial projects.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical project engineer

Builds

Piping systems, pressure vessels, pump systems, and firefighting infrastructure for greenfield and brownfield industrial sites

Domain

Oil & gas, petrochemical, and broader industrial sectors

Required skills

Mechanical engineering design, piping system design, pump sizing and selection, pressure vessel design, firefighting system design, hydraulic simulation, project schedule management, technical documentation, multidisciplinary coordination, engineering code compliance (API, ASME, NFPA, ASTM)

Preferred skills

Experience with engineering design software, plant audit management, troubleshooting and optimization, mentoring junior engineers

Technologies

MS Office, MS Project, hydraulic simulation software

Responsibilities

Design and specify oil & gas piping systems and associated equipment; Perform pump sizing and selection; Design pipelines and ancillaries; Undertake design work for API 650 tanks and pressure vessels; Design firefighting systems; Perform hydraulic system simulations; Conduct plant audits; Monitor engineering progress against schedules and budgets; Identify technical issues and recommend corrective actions; Coordinate with project engineers, technicians, and other disciplines; Review and sign off mechanical designs; Mentor team members.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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