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Mechanical Project Engineer

Durban, eThekwini💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-23 → 2026-09-27

Core

Mechanical engineering design for oil & gas and industrial projects, covering piping systems, pressure vessels, and firefighting systems.

Role type

Mechanical Project Engineer

Builds

Oil & gas and industrial piping systems, pressure vessels, and firefighting systems

Domain

Oil & gas, petrochemical, and industrial process engineering

Required skills

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

Preferred skills

Mentorship, troubleshooting, plant optimization, risk identification

Technologies

MS Office, MS Project, hydraulic simulation software

Responsibilities

Design and specify oil & gas and industrial piping systems and associated equipment; Perform pump sizing and selection; Design pipelines and associated ancillaries; Undertake design work relating to API 650 tanks and pressure vessels; Design firefighting systems, including foam-dosing systems; Perform hydraulic system simulations and review calculations; Conduct plant audits and manage the mechanical design component of engineering studies; Provide mechanical engineering input for troubleshooting and plant or operations optimisation; Prepare technical investigations, engineering reports and other project documentation; Monitor engineering progress against approved schedules and budgeted manhours; Identify technical issues, design deficiencies and project risks and recommend appropriate corrective action; Coordinate with project engineers, technicians, draughtspersons and other engineering disciplines; Review engineering deliverables and sign off concept, basic and detailed mechanical designs; Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers and other members of the engineering team

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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