WSP Internship: Mechanical Engineering (Cape Town, Western Cape) South Africa 2022

By | March 23, 2022

WSP Internship: Mechanical Engineering (Cape Town, Western Cape) South Africa 2022

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

29 March 2022.
Be sure to apply on or before this date - any applications submitted after this date are late and will NOT be accepted.
 

DETAILS ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES:

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Duration: 12 Months

WSP Africa is offering a Mechanical Engineering Internship opportunity, for qualified graduates who would like to join the Property Coastal Mechanical team.

WPS is looking for graduates who are passionate about engineering, hard-working, competent, reliable and a fast learner with good background knowledge in mechanical building services (the HVAC field.) The desired candidate will use this knowledge and skills to build a solid foundation and add to the success and productivity of the Property Coastal Mechanical team.
 

The intern will be trained to perform designs using all of the following vendor suites of engineering software tools:

  • AutoDesk Revit software
  • Navisworks
  • AutoDesk BIM 360 Construction Management Software
  • IES Building Energy Modeling Software

 

Key Performance Areas of the Programme:

  • Providing assistance with HVAC Mechanical Designs, depending on the requirements and specifications of clients
  • Providing assistance with calculation software and analysis pertaining to Air/head/fluid Flow
  • Providing assistance with calculations pertaining to Heat Load
  • Providing assistance in preparing tender documents/processes
  • Visiting sites when required to do so
  • Providing assistance with site monitoring
  • Using Building Information Management (BIM) for the purpose of driving technological innovation and research

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:

Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:

  • Must have completed a BTech, BSc or BEng degree in either of these fields: Mechanical or Mechatronic
  • Advantageous: must have 0-1 years working experience in HVAC Mechanical design on commercial or industrial projects
  • Must be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Must be proficient at working with AutoCAD
  • Advantageous: must be registered with ECAS as a candidate engineer
  • Advantageous: must have experience in consulting environment, after graduation
  • Advantageous: must have experience in HAP/IES/Revit/ Naviswork/BIM360 software packages
  • Must be able to work well in a team
  • Must be able to work independently
  • Must pay close attention to detail and have a high level of accuracy
  • Must pay close attention to detail
  • Must have strong communication skills
  • Must have good self-training ability
  • Must be keen to learn new design technologies
  • Must take ownership
  • Must be proactive in the working environment
  • Must take initiative
  • Must have good interpersonal skills
  • Must be able to work under pressure
  • Must be committed to delivering excellent levels of service

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP POSITION:

Applications must be submitted online for the following position:
WSP Internship: Mechanical Engineering (Cape Town, Western Cape)
(Reference number: WSP/PTY/CPT/07/2022)
 

Attach the following documents to your application:

  • Updated Curriculum Vitae
  • Covering letter
  • Copy of your Identity Document
  • Copy of your completed qualification

 

ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE INTERNSHIP:

WSP Africa is one of the leading and diverse consulting firms on the African continent. They have a strong business plan that they hope to bring to new heights by employing individuals that are committed, take pride in their work, loyal and competent. WSP Africa aims to do this whilst also maintaining diversity in their workplace and equity in employment.
 

CONTACT THE INTERNSHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:

For any queries related to this internship programme, please contact WSP Africa directly:

Contact Person: Jen Van Heerden
Contact Portal: https://www.wsp.com/en-ZA/contact-us