The following guidelines outline the responsibilities of the Graduate Mechanical Engineer position. While they include the items listed below, the role is not limited to these tasks. These serve as indicators of eligibility and capability for the position, with final suitability determined by management and contingent on the availability of an engineering position.

We are strengthening our Mechanical offering by appointing a Graduate Mechanical Engineer with strong client relationships in the property sector. The ideal candidate will hold a B.Eng., B.Sc. Eng., or B.Tech. Eng. (Mechanical) degree from an accredited University or Technicon.

The role involves providing consulting engineering services for the design, implementation, and closeout of Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning (HVAC) and Wet Services systems. It encompasses a full HVAC Public Health consulting spectrum, from project inception, detailed design, documentation, and procurement, through to construction, site monitoring, and project closeout. The candidate will learn to design and manage engineering systems, supported by engineers and modelers, ensuring both technical and commercial success. While the focus is on HVAC systems, a broader involvement will include Wet Services/Public Health and Fire Engineering Services as the candidate progress.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Expertise:

Possess a high level of technical and mathematical proficiency.
Capable of independently managing projects from inception to closeout.
Proficient in Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Mechanical Design Principles and Computer Literate.
Skilled in AutoCAD, Inventor/Revit and basic programming principles.

Client Care & Marketing:

Build and maintain strong client relationships, earning respect and trust.
Must have a good social and emotional presence, be able to work in teams and handle high pressure engineering situation.

Time & Team Management:

Demonstrate strong leadership in communication, resource management, and teamwork.
Ability to work unsupervised, managing time, quality, and effort to deliver high-quality results within time and cost constraints.
Be self sufficient

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving:

Apply logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
Make sound judgments and decisions using both deductive and inductive reasoning.
Use scientific principles to solve complex engineering problems.

Communication Skills:

Effectively convey information, both written and oral.
Possess communication and technical report-writing skills.
Be proficient in E-Mail etiquette, professional in nature, and understand communication protocols.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times, whether in the office environment, on construction sites or in the general environment

Key Competencies and Generic Skills:

Code B drivers’ licence (preferably own car)
Must be self-motivated
Team player
Excellent communicator and good discussion and problem resolution skills
A self-starter who can run with and manage his own projects with the guidance of a senior engineer
Must be responsible and have a high level of self-sufficiency and be able to apply common sense
Must have a questioning and inquisitive mind
Willing and able to travel abroad

Qualifications

Must have a B Eng / BSc Eng / B Tech in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering degree.
Must have a good understanding and working knowledge of 2D procedural Computer Aided Design, as well as 3D Object based Computer Aided Modelling
Must have a comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of Excel, Power Point and Word.

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across South Africa.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

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