Revit
Refilwe Lawrence Mogotlane
Pretoria
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of experience delivering mechanical engineering solutions across water infrastructure, wet services, HVAC&R, and multidisciplinary building services. I am skilled in mechanical equipment design, wet services design, sustainable water management, preventative maintenance planning, and project delivery from inception to close-out, driving operational reliability and efficiency. Proficient in AutoCAD MEP, Inventor, SolidWorks, Revit, and MS Project, with proven experience in engineering management, resource management, and project leadership. Committed to continuing professional development, safety compliance, and optimizing facilities and systems performance through innovative & cost-effective solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineer
AQCO ( AQUAffection Group)
07.2024 - Current
- Generated system concepts to satisfy product requirements.
- Designed and optimized wet services systems for various facilities, including pumping systems, water distribution networks for sustainable water management in municipal backup systems, borehole filtration systems, and rain water harvesting systems, ensuring compliance with SANS standards and the Health & Safety Act.
- Evaluated final product's overall performance, reliability and safety.
- Read, Interpreted, and produced engineering drawings and technical specifications for construction, Installation, and ease of maintenance using Revit.
- Developed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans, ensuring projects were delivered on time and within scope.
- Led procurement of materials, equipment, and contractor services, including preparation of BOQs, technical evaluations, and supplier negotiations.
- Optimized plant layouts for mechanical systems, pump houses, and wet services routes to ensure efficient workflow, safety, and maintainability.
- Applied innovative engineering solutions to improve facility efficiency, water use optimization, and energy performance in alignment with sustainability goals.
- Managed risk assessments, identifying and mitigating operational and installation risks before and during project execution.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including electrical, civil, and structural engineers to integrate mechanical designs seamlessly into overall facility projects.
- Coordinated contract administration from award to final close-out, ensuring technical compliance and cost control.
Junior Mechanical Engineer
Kgobisa Projects
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Obtaining and adjudicating quotations from sub-contractors and
suppliers - Maintained a strong understanding of industry trends and technological advancements to stay current with best practices in mechanical engineering.
- Preparing cost-effective schedules for tender or quotation submission
- Mechanical designs and engineering as related to projects
- Maintaining and developing relationships with suppliers, clients, address and resolve customer complaints
- Preparing client request for quotation’s (RFQ) including scope
statements; plans and milestone dates; specs; etc. - Heat load calculations and designs for HVAC&R projects
- Develop all HVAC scope requirements to include service agreements, system and/or equipment repair, and replacement
- Scheduling, monitoring, and management of staff and contract delivery of HVAC services for both repair and service.
- Provided expertise and support in planning, managing, and executing sizable engineering projects for clients in various industries.
- Participated in all phases of needs analysis, research, gathering technical specifications, planning, and design for mechanical equipment (primarily HVAC-R, pumping, and piping systems).
- Analyzed mechanical systems, including Finite Element (FE) analysis
for structural, fatigue, etc. - Coordinated mechanical system design with architects, structural
engineers, electrical engineers, and other design professionals. - Reviewed/edited mechanical specifications for projects.
- Managed issues pertinent to project scope, schedule, quality, etc.
- Composed and reviewed mechanical design documentation.
- Conducted system walk-downs and generated punch lists of deviations from engineering specifications.
- Organized data archive of engineering specifications, drawings, and
maintained traceability of documents by proper filling and indexing. - Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative engineering solutions for complex problems.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Nestle
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed technical skills through training and shadowing experienced professionals.
- Performed calculations according to standard procedures.
- Assisted senior engineers in designing and developing mechanical systems for improved functionality and cost effectiveness.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for process optimization and waste reduction.
- Developed and drafted Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Teaching Assistant
University Of Johannesburg
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa04-2021
Certificate - Design And Evaluation of Engineered Solutions
Institution of Fire Engineers
Online10-2022
Certificate - Foundations of Project Management
Google
Coursera04-2021
Certificate - Artificial Intelligence
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa07-2020
Certificate - Design Thinking For Innovation
Darden School of Business
Coursera07-2020
High School Diploma -
Sethwethwa Senior Secondary School
Polokwane, South Africa12-2014
Skills
- 2D and 3D modeling
- Maintenance planning
- Microsoft Office Suite
- BOQ development & Cost estimation
- AutoDesk inventor,Revit, and SolidWorks and SolidEdge
- HVAC/MEP design
- Mechanical systems design
- Technical report writing and documentation and Presentation
- Multi-disciplinary collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Project & Construction Management
- Excellent verbal & written Communication skills
Affiliations
Candidate Engineer ● ECSA
● Registration No: 2022204865
Member ● SAIRAC
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteSoftware
Inventor
Excel
MS Project
Autocad
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer
AQCO ( AQUAffection Group)
07.2024 - Current
Junior Mechanical Engineer
Kgobisa Projects
02.2022 - 06.2024
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Nestle
10.2021 - 12.2021
Teaching Assistant
University Of Johannesburg
02.2020 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Johannesburg
Certificate - Design And Evaluation of Engineered Solutions
Institution of Fire Engineers
Certificate - Foundations of Project Management
Google
Certificate - Artificial Intelligence
University of Johannesburg
Certificate - Design Thinking For Innovation
Darden School of Business
High School Diploma -
Sethwethwa Senior Secondary School
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