Junior Mechanical Engineer | Bulk Water Conveyance & Distribution - (ENG-L4.145)

Zutari · Pretoria, Gauteng

Posted 30 October 2026

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Role responsibilities

  • 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)
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Junior Mechanical Engineer | Bulk Water Conveyance & Distribution - (ENG-L4.145) at Zutari — Pretoria, Gauteng · JobAlertsZA