Junior Mechanical Engineer | Bulk Water Conveyance & Distribution - (ENG-L4.145)
Zutari · Pretoria, Gauteng
Posted 30 October 2026
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- Develop and undertake concept, feasibility and detailed designs of bulk water infrastructure
- Coordinate and manage the development of 3D digital models and associated 2D drawings for mechanical and civil infrastructure
- Perform hydraulic calculations, select and specify equipment, develop cost estimates for bulk water infrastructure projects
- Co-ordinate with other disciplines such as electrical, civil, structural and process
- Attend site visits and/or site investigations of brownfield infrastructure and greenfield projects
- Perform more long-term site supervision services if the need and/or opportunity arises
- Contribute to engineering reports and presentations
- Attend factory witness tests and undertake factory inspections
- Develop and interpret engineering design sketches and drawings
- Produce quality digital models and drawings that comply with Zutari's digital model and drawing standards
Minimum requirements
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in Water related or similar projects
- Experience in digital modelling
- Previous experience in the water industry (bulk conveyance, pump stations, treatment plants, hydropower) would be an added advantage
- A willingness to learn and continue building an already established mechanical team
- A strong interest in working on innovative and complex projects
- A willingness and eagerness to identify opportunities for improving internal productivity and developing tools that improves our ability to be more efficient
Software
Proficient in
- Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D modelling software.
- MS Office Suite
Advantageous
- Hydraulic simulation software (Bentley WaterGems, Bentley Hammer, EPANET, AFT Fathom, AFT Impulse, or similar)
- Autodesk Construction Cloud / Forma
- Computational design tools (Dynamo, Grasshopper or similar)