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 join a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering large-scale industrial, mining, energy, petrochemical, and infrastructure projects. The role is based in Johannesburg.

Job Responsibilities

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

• Produce general arrangement drawings, plot plans, equipment layouts, and design documentation.

• Coordinate plant design activities with piping, mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.

• Ensure designs comply with project specifications, industry standards, and safety requirements.

• Participate in design reviews, constructability assessments, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.

• Support design optimization initiatives to improve safety, operability, maintainability, and cost efficiency.

• Review vendor information and incorporate supplier data into plant layouts.

• Provide guidance and technical support to junior designers and drafters.

Qualifications And Skills Requirements

• Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Draughting, Multi-disciplinary Drawing Office Practice, or related field.

• Extensive experience in plant design within mining, petrochemical, energy, oil & gas, or industrial projects.

• Proficiency in SmartPlant 3D (SP3D), AutoCAD, MicroStation, Navisworks, or similar plant design software.

• Strong understanding of plant layout principles, equipment arrangement, accessibility, and maintainability requirements.

• Knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards, and design practices.

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

Key Competencies

• Experience working on EPCM or large capital project environments.

• Exposure to brownfield and greenfield project execution.

• Proven ability to coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines.

To apply for this opportunity please email our exceptional recruitment consultant Roystone James at roystone.james@trssa.com / za.trsadd@trssa.com or apply via the link below.