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Zutari is seeking a mechanical engineer who will be responsible for the design and project management of hydropower and/or of bulk water infrastructure.
The engineer will work closely with other senior engineers, junior engineers, technologists, and technicians in developing innovative solutions and delivering high quality outputs for our clients.
Role Responsibilities
Detailed design of mechanical infrastructure incl. equipment selection
Hydraulic design of closed conduit
Detailed design of penstocks and other pipe systems
Develop and undertake detailed designs for run-of-the-river, conventional and pumped storage hydropower schemes, including energy yield modelling and capital cost estimates
Support the growth of our Dams & Hydropower business through client relationships and preparation of proposals
Project management of small projects and acting as work package/task lead on small to medium sized projects
Training and mentoring of graduate engineers
Coordinate and manage the development of 3D digital models and associated 2D drawings for mechanical and civil infrastructure
Work closely with other business units within Zutari such as the renewable energy and electrical teams
Co-ordinate with other disciplines such as electrical, civil, structural, environmental and geotechnical
Work closely with technicians, technologists and other engineers
Attend site visits for familiarisation and high-level surveying or observation of brownfield infrastructure and greenfield projects
Interpret engineering design sketches and drawings
Interpret as-built drawings of brownfields infrastructure
Managing and reviewing the quality of deliverables with a specific focus on the compilation of professional reports
Minimum Requirements
BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering
Candidate Engineer with evidence of application submission with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer
Minimum of 4 years experience, preferably within water infrastructure projects
Postgraduate engineering qualification would be an advantage
Experience in digital modelling would be an advantage
Previous experience in the dams, hydropower or bulk water industry (bulk conveyance, pump stations) would be an advantage
A willingness to learn and continue building an established mechanical team
A strong interest in working on innovative and complex projects
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