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AECOM

Principal Engineer - Mechanical, Data Centers

AECOM

Published 15 May 2026
Centurion, South Africa
Full Time

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Project Management
Business Development
Mechanical Engineering
Data
Infrastructure

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Description

The Principal Engineer serves as a senior technical advisor responsible for planning work, conducting technical reviews, and managing quality control. This role involves developing high-quality design outputs and performing hands-on design tasks when necessary. The position includes mentoring staff, monitoring project budgets, and providing technical feedback to team members. Additionally, the engineer acts as a project manager for small to medium-sized projects and supports business development through proposal and bid preparation. The role requires coordinating with other disciplines to ensure integrated deliverables and liaising with authorities for permits and approvals.

Required Qualifications and Skills

The role requires a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree from an accredited university. Candidates must possess at least 12 years of experience within the built environment following the completion of their undergraduate degree. Professional registration as an Engineer with ECSA is mandatory. Experience across the mechanical engineering disciplines of HVAC, Wet Services, and Fire is considered advantageous.

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About the company

AECOM

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67719

HQ

Dallas, US

Public/Private

Public Company

Description

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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