Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Cape Town

Senior Mechanical Project Engineer (PrEng or PrTechEng)

From $25/yr

Senior Mechanical Project Engineer Full-time · Observatory, Cape Town · Office-based Who We Are An engineering consulting company in Cape Town with a legacy of delivering quality service and engineering solutions for our clients seeks to appoint a (PrEng or PrTechEng). We are a human-centred engineering consultancy that values long-term relationships with our clients, business partners and employees, where trust and communication are paramount. We employ people with a positive mindset who also value relationships internal and external to the business. We value collaborators and communicators who want to leave a meaningful legacy — both within this business and within the local engineering community. The Role We are looking to hire a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer. Our business is continuing to grow off a strong reputation built on sound designs and project commitment, and we are recruiting to meet this demand. Minimum Requirements * 5–8 years' experience in consulting engineering, specifically in building services (HVAC, Fire and Wet Services), with an excellent understanding of their needs and application. * A strong technical grounding in building services. * An excellent track record on successfully run projects, with mechanical contract values between R2m and R25m. * BEng, BSc or BTech in Mechanical Engineering. * Active ECSA registration (PrEng or PrTechEng). * Working familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit * Proficiency with mechanical simulation / HAP software. * Experience applying local and international codes in Fire and HVAC design. * Valid driver's licence and own transport. What You'll Be Doing * Interpreting the client brief and developing designs at every stage — from scheme concept through to detail, at both macro and meso level. * Analysing project requirements against applicable codes and standards, from conceptual design through to construction information and close-out. * Running existing and new projects independently — investigating solutions, exploring options, and working closely with the professional team to communicate design solutions. * Directing a small office team to ensure designs are developed and delivered on time, in line with the project programme. * Coordinating with fellow consultants on the wider project team to ensure all requirements are met and integrated. * Representing the company at client and professional team meetings — presenting designs, engaging with team members, and capturing client needs clearly. * Managing internal resources to meet project deliverables, including risk management and financial control, estimating and costing. * Reporting to the business owner for day-to-day delivery, with formal and informal support provided to develop your skills and grow with the business. What We Offer * Salary range is R540 000 to R750 000 per annum, depending on experience * Benefits - generous annual leave, professional development / CPD support, ECSA fee cover * Any additional perks - flexible hours, study assistance Pay: R600 000,00 - R750 000,00 per year Work Location: In person

Senior Mechanical Engineer (PrEng or PrTechEng)

From $25/yr

Our client is an engineering consulting company in Cape Town with a legacy of delivering quality service and engineering solutions for our clients. We are a human-centred engineering consultancy that values long-term relationships with our clients, business partners and employees, where trust and communication are paramount. We employ people with a positive mindset who also value relationships internal and external to the business. We value collaborators and communicators who want to leave a meaningful legacy — both within this business and within the local engineering community. The Role We are looking to hire a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer. Our business is continuing to grow off a strong reputation built on sound designs and project commitment, and we are recruiting to meet this demand. Minimum Requirements * 5–8 years' experience in consulting engineering, specifically in building services (HVAC, Fire and Wet Services), with an excellent understanding of their needs and application. * A strong technical grounding in building services. * An excellent track record on successfully run projects, with mechanical contract values between R2m and R25m. * BEng, BSc or BTech in Mechanical Engineering. * Active ECSA registration (PrEng or PrTechEng). * Working familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit * Proficiency with mechanical simulation / HAP software. * Experience applying local and international codes in Fire and HVAC design. * Valid driver's licence and own transport. - What You'll Be Doing * Interpreting the client brief and developing designs at every stage — from scheme concept through to detail, at both macro and meso level. * Analysing project requirements against applicable codes and standards, from conceptual design through to construction information and close-out. * Running existing and new projects independently — investigating solutions, exploring options, and working closely with the professional team to communicate design solutions. * Directing a small office team to ensure designs are developed and delivered on time, in line with the project programme. * Coordinating with fellow consultants on the wider project team to ensure all requirements are met and integrated. * Representing the company at client and professional team meetings — presenting designs, engaging with team members, and capturing client needs clearly. * Managing internal resources to meet project deliverables, including risk management and financial control, estimating and costing. * Reporting to the business owner for day-to-day delivery, with formal and informal support provided to develop your skills and grow with the business. - What We Offer * Competitive Salary * Benefits - generous annual leave, professional development / CPD support, ECSA fee cover * Any additional perks - flexible hours, study assistance -

Mechanical Project Engineer

Company Description A leading turnkey engineering solutions company located in Cape Town, is seeking to appoint a skilled and motivated Project Engineer - Mechanical to join its technical team. The position is suited to an engineer who enjoys combining technical engineering with practical project delivery and who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. The successful candidate will be involved in the design, coordination, implementation and commissioning of mechanical engineering systems, particularly within data centre, critical infrastructure and building-services environments. The role requires a practical problem-solving approach, the ability to manage multiple priorities and the confidence to coordinate internal teams, contractors, suppliers and clients. The candidate should be comfortable undertaking site inspections, investigations, commissioning activities and other site-based engineering duties where required. Role Description The Mechanical Project Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Cape Town. The role involves planning, designing, and coordinating mechanical systems and components for various projects, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with applicable standards. Daily tasks include developing and reviewing engineering drawings, collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing project timelines and budgets, and overseeing installation and commissioning activities. The Mechanical Project Engineer will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, prepare technical reports and documentation, and support risk assessments and quality assurance processes. The position also requires active participation in project meetings, problem-solving on technical issues, and continuous improvement of engineering and project delivery practices. Qualifications * Strong foundation in Mechanical Engineering, with the ability to apply engineering principles to design, analysis, and problem-solving. * Experience in Project Engineering and Project Management, including planning, scheduling, resource coordination, and budget oversight. * Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools for creating, reviewing, and modifying mechanical drawings and models. * Knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems and their integration within building and industrial projects. * Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. * Experience working on-site in construction or industrial project environments. * Ability to interpret engineering standards, codes, and specifications, with attention to safety and regulatory compliance. * Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and engage with clients and contractors. * Strong organizational skills, with the capacity to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a project-driven environment.

Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer Cape Town, South Africa At Scatec, you get to work on something that matters. We develop, build, own, and operate renewable energy solutions that accelerate access to reliable and affordable clean energy. As part of a global and agile organisation, you will work with skilled colleagues across functions and geographies, take real ownership, and contribute to a company driven by the vision of improving our future. At the heart of everything we do is our belief that we bring the energy - the energy for change, connection, and growth. It shapes how we collaborate, innovate, and create impact together. If you are looking for a role where your contribution is visible, your development matters, and your work supports a more sustainable future, Scatec may be the right place for you. Ready to make an impact? Why this role matters As a Mechanical Engineer, you will support senior engineering colleagues in delivering technically compliant renewable energy projects, with a specific focus on mechanical substructures. You will manage or lead allocated design activities, technical assessments and due diligence studies, helping ensure technical and contractual requirements are incorporated from early development through construction, commissioning and operations. What you’ll be doing You will support mechanical engineering activities across the project lifecycle, including: * Assess suitable substructure solutions for greenfield sites, support preliminary energy yield assessments and contribute to technical business cases. * Calculate project-specific tracker energy losses and gains, including stow and misalignment losses, and develop tools to improve these assessments. * Develop mechanical base cases and specifications, evaluate technologies and undertake technical due diligence to support sound project decisions. * Support Supply Chain Management with requests for proposals, supplier evaluations, technical alignment of commercial offers and technical contract schedules. * Coordinate and review mechanical system designs, ensuring requirements established during project structuring are incorporated into detailed construction designs. * Engage with lenders’ technical advisers, suppliers, contractors and project teams to resolve technical matters and support Financial Close and execution planning. * Review design changes, assess construction quality documentation, conduct site visits and support testing, commissioning, commercial operation and technical handover, including substructure commissioning. * Follow Scatec’s operating system and improve mechanical engineering processes, assessment tools and templates. Your work will help translate sound mechanical design into reliable, practical renewable energy assets. What you’ll gain * Professional growth through ownership, exposure and meaningful contribution from day one. * Hands-on experience in a role built on learning through doing. * Broader commercial understanding through close collaboration with cross-functional teams. * Stronger mechanical engineering and project delivery skills across the renewable energy project lifecycle. * Practical exposure to solar PV substructures, tracker behaviour, structural analysis and mechanical testing. * Experience taking mechanical designs from concept and technology selection through construction, commissioning and handover. What you’ll bring Experience and qualifications * A degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical or Mechatronic Engineering. * At least four years’ relevant engineering experience, including three years in structural analysis and three years in a project environment. * Experience in AutoCAD, mechanical testing processes, and utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) project design and execution. * Sound engineering design capability, particularly for PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) technologies, with the ability to analyse and simulate energy production from systems using multiple technologies. * Knowledge of energy generation contracts, technical schedules, utility interfaces and stakeholders, supported by strong analytical, reporting, communication and cross-functional teamwork skills. * Fluent written and spoken English. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), finite element modelling (FEM), wider solar and wind renewable energy experience, and Spanish, German or French language skills are advantageous. You will bring a structured, proactive and independent approach, sound judgement and integrity, and the ability to build trusted relationships across cultures and functions. The role requires a valid driver’s licence, no criminal record, and willingness to travel extensively internationally, including to developing countries. You should be comfortable working on site in varying conditions, in an open-plan environment and extended hours when required. What it’s like to work at Scatec At Scatec, we combine purpose with performance. We value responsibility, clarity, and collaboration and we encourage people to challenge existing ways of working, contribute ideas, and keep developing. You can expect an environment where people work together across disciplines and geographies, where good performance matters, and where you are trusted to take ownership without unnecessary hierarchy. If you enjoy solving practical mechanical engineering challenges and want to see your designs contribute to renewable energy projects, this could be a strong next step in your career. You will work across engineering, commercial and construction teams to turn technical requirements into reliable project outcomes. What we offer At Scatec, you will be part of a company with a clear and ambitious purpose, working on renewable energy solutions that make a lasting difference. You will gain responsibility early, learn from experienced colleagues, and build your capabilities in a business that offers global exposure, strong development opportunities, and meaningful work in the energy transition. Scatec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, competence, and business needs. We review applications on an ongoing basis.

Mechanical Engineer

Overview: Mechanical Engineer Cape Town, South Africa At Scatec, you get to work on something that matters. We develop, build, own, and operate renewable energy solutions that accelerate access to reliable and affordable clean energy. As part of a global and agile organisation, you will work with skilled colleagues across functions and geographies, take real ownership, and contribute to a company driven by the vision of improving our future. At the heart of everything we do is our belief that we bring the energy - the energy for change, connection, and growth. It shapes how we collaborate, innovate, and create impact together. If you are looking for a role where your contribution is visible, your development matters, and your work supports a more sustainable future, Scatec may be the right place for you. Ready to make an impact?Why this role matters ========================= As a Mechanical Engineer, you will support senior engineering colleagues in delivering technically compliant renewable energy projects, with a specific focus on mechanical substructures. You will manage or lead allocated design activities, technical assessments and due diligence studies, helping ensure technical and contractual requirements are incorporated from early development through construction, commissioning and operations.What you’ll be doing ======================== You will support mechanical engineering activities across the project lifecycle, including:* Assess suitable substructure solutions for greenfield sites, support preliminary energy yield assessments and contribute to technical business cases. * Calculate project-specific tracker energy losses and gains, including stow and misalignment losses, and develop tools to improve these assessments. * Develop mechanical base cases and specifications, evaluate technologies and undertake technical due diligence to support sound project decisions. * Support Supply Chain Management with requests for proposals, supplier evaluations, technical alignment of commercial offers and technical contract schedules. * Coordinate and review mechanical system designs, ensuring requirements established during project structuring are incorporated into detailed construction designs. * Engage with lenders’ technical advisers, suppliers, contractors and project teams to resolve technical matters and support Financial Close and execution planning. * Review design changes, assess construction quality documentation, conduct site visits and support testing, commissioning, commercial operation and technical handover, including substructure commissioning. * Follow Scatec’s operating system and improve mechanical engineering processes, assessment tools and templates. Your work will help translate sound mechanical design into reliable, practical renewable energy assets.What you’ll gain ==================== * Professional growth through ownership, exposure and meaningful contribution from day one. * Hands-on experience in a role built on learning through doing. * Broader commercial understanding through close collaboration with cross-functional teams. * Stronger mechanical engineering and project delivery skills across the renewable energy project lifecycle. * Practical exposure to solar PV substructures, tracker behaviour, structural analysis and mechanical testing. * Experience taking mechanical designs from concept and technology selection through construction, commissioning and handover. What you’ll bring ===================== Experience and qualifications* A degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical or Mechatronic Engineering. * At least four years’ relevant engineering experience, including three years in structural analysis and three years in a project environment. * Experience in AutoCAD, mechanical testing processes, and utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) project design and execution. * Sound engineering design capability, particularly for PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) technologies, with the ability to analyse and simulate energy production from systems using multiple technologies. * Knowledge of energy generation contracts, technical schedules, utility interfaces and stakeholders, supported by strong analytical, reporting, communication and cross-functional teamwork skills. * Fluent written and spoken English. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), finite element modelling (FEM), wider solar and wind renewable energy experience, and Spanish, German or French language skills are advantageous. You will bring a structured, proactive and independent approach, sound judgement and integrity, and the ability to build trusted relationships across cultures and functions. The role requires a valid driver’s licence, no criminal record, and willingness to travel extensively internationally, including to developing countries. You should be comfortable working on site in varying conditions, in an open-plan environment and extended hours when required.What it’s like to work at Scatec ==================================== At Scatec, we combine purpose with performance. We value responsibility, clarity, and collaboration and we encourage people to challenge existing ways of working, contribute ideas, and keep developing. You can expect an environment where people work together across disciplines and geographies, where good performance matters, and where you are trusted to take ownership without unnecessary hierarchy. If you enjoy solving practical mechanical engineering challenges and want to see your designs contribute to renewable energy projects, this could be a strong next step in your career. You will work across engineering, commercial and construction teams to turn technical requirements into reliable project outcomes.What we offer ================= At Scatec, you will be part of a company with a clear and ambitious purpose, working on renewable energy solutions that make a lasting difference. You will gain responsibility early, learn from experienced colleagues, and build your capabilities in a business that offers global exposure, strong development opportunities, and meaningful work in the energy transition. Scatec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, competence, and business needs. We review applications on an ongoing basis.

Project Engineer (Mechanical)

Our client, a prestigious turnkey engineering solutions company, focuses on steel fabrication and mechanical systems, seeks to employ a Project Engineer, with a solid background in the fabrication of steel structures, piping, marine repair and bulk storage tanker, to join their dynamic and progressive technical operations and projects team Please note this role is geared specifically to candidates with a background in steel structural fabrication, engineering solutions and construction and maintenance in the oil & gas, petrochemical, marine and power plant sector.