Plant Designer

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. They are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in their personnel, and helps them develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.

We are seeking an experienced Plant Designer to support the successful delivery of multidisciplinary engineering projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing advanced 3D plant layouts, equipment arrangements, and detailed design deliverables while ensuring compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and safety requirements. The role is based in Johannesburg.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex 3D plant models and layouts using industry-leading design software.

• Perform advanced plant, equipment, and piping layouts within multidisciplinary project environments.

• Produce and review detailed 2D and 3D design deliverables, including plot plans, piping layouts, equipment arrangements, and construction drawings.

• Conduct model reviews utilizing Smart Review and related 3D visualization platforms.

• Review vendor, supplier, and fabricator drawings to ensure compliance with project requirements.

• Perform material take-offs, quantity tracking, and design verification activities.

• Support the preparation of project estimates, schedules, staffing plans, and progress reports.

• Coordinate with mechanical, piping, civil, structural, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines to resolve design interfaces.

• Incorporate health, safety, environmental, and sustainability requirements into all design activities.

Qualifications And Skills Requirements

• Accredited technical qualification in Engineering Design, Drafting, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Approximately 15 years of relevant experience in industrial plant design.

• Advanced experience with Smart 3D (SP3D), Smart Review, AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design platforms.

• Strong understanding of plant layout principles, equipment arrangement, piping design, and constructability requirements.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and vendor documentation.

• Experience working within EPCM, mining, mineral processing, petrochemical, energy, or industrial project environments.

• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Key Competencies

• Design leadership experience on medium to large capital projects.

• Experience in brownfield and greenfield project execution.

• Practical field, construction, or commissioning experience.

• Knowledge of design practices and multidisciplinary project delivery methodologies.

To apply for this opportunity please email our exceptional recruitment consultant Xipene Mondlane at xipene.mondlane@trssa.com / za.trsadd@trssa.com or apply via the link below.