Mechanical Engineer - Water Treatment

Build Innovative Water Treatment Plants That Make a Real Impact

An exciting opportunity is available with a dynamic and entrepreneurial engineering business operating in the water treatment industry. This privately owned company designs and builds modular water treatment plants for a wide range of sectors including healthcare, education, hospitality, manufacturing, and commercial environments across South Africa and neighbouring African countries.

This is an ideal opportunity for a hands -on Mechanical Engineer who enjoys working across the full project lifecycle — from concept and design through to implementation and commissioning. The environment is fast -paced, collaborative, and offers exceptional exposure to multidisciplinary engineering projects where your contribution will directly influence the success of each solution.

You’ll work closely with process engineers, project teams, and manufacturing to design practical, fit -for -purpose modular treatment systems that solve real -world water challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems and components for modular water treatment plants
  
• Assist with plant layouts, piping systems, pump selection, and equipment integration
  
• Produce and support CAD drawings, 3D models, and technical documentation
  
• Work closely with Process Engineers to ensure optimal treatment flow and plant functionality
  
• Participate in the drafting and review of P&IDs
  
• Support manufacturing and installation teams to ensure designs are implemented correctly
  
• Conduct site visits and verify installed systems against design specifications
  
• Assist with equipment sizing, material selection, and mechanical calculations
  
• Contribute to testing, commissioning, and performance validation activities
  
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and engineering standards
  

Requirements

Benefits

Salary & Benefits

• R50 000 CTC (Negotiable based on experience)
  
• Opportunity for career growth and technical development
  
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
  

How to Apply

If you are a driven Mechanical Engineer looking to grow your career within an innovative water treatment environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply directly through SQ1 Recruitment.

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