Senior Mechanical (MEP) Design Engineer (U.S. Projects)
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R37,000 – R46,250 ZAR. This role is suited for senior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Senior Mechanical (MEP) Design Engineer (U.S. Projects)
Architecture, Engineering & Construction Services FirmRemote · Full-Time (U.S. Projects)Standard working hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Monday through Friday (40 work hours per week)
Company Overview
We are a fully remote architecture, engineering, and development services firm supporting projects across theUnited States. Our work focuses on theearly and critical phases of construction, including site analysis, architectural and structural coordination, MEP design, and pre-construction services.
We pride ourselves on deliveringcode-compliant, well-coordinated, and buildable designs, and we are growing a small, high-performing technical team with deep experience in U.S. construction and building systems.We are looking for a technically skilled MEP engineer eager to contribute to a small, dynamic team with a deep understanding of U.S. construction and building systems.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with solid experience in U.S. building projects to lead the design of HVAC and plumbing systems. The MEP engineer will also be responsible for the coordination and integration of Electrical systems, either through direct layout or by managing consultant drawings.The ideal candidate is hands-on, comfortable producing construction documents, and capable of leading MEP coordination efforts while also executing detailed, design-focused system layouts and documentation, independently.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree inMechanical Engineering.
Bachelor’s degree inMechanical Engineering.
* 5+ years of experiencedesigning HVAC and Plumbing systems for U.S. commercial projects (multi-family, office, retail).
5+ years of experiencedesigning HVAC and Plumbing systems for U.S. commercial projects (multi-family, office, retail).
* Proven proficiency in Autodesk Revit for MEP construction documents.
Proven proficiency in Autodesk Revit for MEP construction documents.
* Demonstrated experience with mechanical design software (e.g., TRACE 700, Carrier HAP, IESVE, or similar) for load calculations and energy modeling.
Demonstrated experience with mechanical design software (e.g., TRACE 700, Carrier HAP, IESVE, or similar) for load calculations and energy modeling.
* Thorough knowledge of BIM workflows and coordination processes.
Thorough knowledge of BIM workflows and coordination processes.
* Working knowledge of U.S. codes: IBC, IMC, IPC, NEC, IECC, and ASHRAE standards.
Working knowledge of U.S. codes: IBC, IMC, IPC, NEC, IECC, and ASHRAE standards.
* Advanced English proficiency (C1 level or higher).
Advanced English proficiency (C1 level or higher).
Personal Attributes
Work Environment & Benefits
* 100% remoterole.
100% remoterole.
* Standard working hours:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST, Monday–Friday (40 hours/week).
Standard working hours:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST, Monday–Friday (40 hours/week).
* Collaborative, supportive, and technically focused team culture.
Collaborative, supportive, and technically focused team culture.
* 10 vacation days + 7 sick daysannually.
10 vacation days + 7 sick daysannually.
* Major U.S. holidays off.
Major U.S. holidays off.
* Opportunities for professional development and long-term growth.
Opportunities for professional development and long-term growth.
Compensation
* Competitive salary,negotiated based on experience and qualifications.
Competitive salary,negotiated based on experience and qualifications.
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R37,000/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($2,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 614 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →