Mechanical Design/BIM Technician

About the role

WSP is expanding its Mechanical offering and seeks a Mechanical Design/BIM Technician to join its Building Services team. The role combines BIM authoring, technical drafting, multidisciplinary coordination and mechanical design responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Develop accurate, coordinated BIM models, drawings and schedules using Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks Manage and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Perform simple mechanical design tasks, calculations, equipment selections and system layouts under engineering guidance.
• Identify and communicate design inconsistencies, spatial constraints and coordination risks.
• Assist in creating BIM Execution Plans, project BIM standards and model‑delivery requirements.
• Conduct clash‑detection reviews, record issues and support their resolution.

Required profile

• B.Tech Eng (Mechanical), National Diploma (Mechanical Engineering) NQF 6+ or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years experience in Building Services consulting.
• Demonstrated competency in at least two mechanical disciplines (e.g., HVAC, Public Health/Wet Services, Medical Gas, Mechanical Utilities, Fuel Systems, Vertical Transportation, Fire Engineering).
• Ability to work independently on defined work packages and manage time, quality and budget constraints.

Required skills

• Revit (BIM authoring, family creation, parametric modelling).
• AutoCAD and Navisworks Manage.
• Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Dynamo, pyRevit, Revit API scripting for workflow automation.
• Mechanical design calculations and equipment selection.