Engineer - Mechanical

DRA APAC; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start and finish times

Modern Perth CBD office

Salary packaging benefits

Collaborative team environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

DRA Global is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Perth to analyse, design and optimise mechanical systems across diverse projects in the mining sector. You will contribute to detailed design activities, prepare calculations and drawings, and work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes.

The role requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering and ~3+ years in EPC/EPCM environments, with experience in bulk materials handling equipment highly valued.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Approximately 3+ years of experience within a detailed design EPC/EPCM environment working on mineral processing and mining projects.
• Experience designing bulk materials handling and processing plant equipment is highly regarded.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support and mentor others.
• Membership with Engineers Australia or a similar professional body is desirable.
• RPEQ (or working towards obtaining registration) is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed mechanical design solutions for mineral processing and materials handling equipment, including conveyors, crushers, mills, pumps, and associated systems.
• Prepare high-quality engineering documentation, including calculations, specifications, drawings, and technical reports.
• Apply engineering analysis and design tools to develop safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support successful project delivery from concept through to execution.
• Engage with clients, vendors, and project stakeholders to provide technical expertise and resolve engineering challenges.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project outcomes.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with engineering standards, company procedures, and relevant legislative requirements.
• Maintain professional development, training, and industry certifications relevant to the role.

Skills

Mechanical design principles

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring others

Professional body membership desirable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About DRA Global

DRA Global Limited (DRA or the Company) is an international multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery and operations management group, predominantly focused on the mining, minerals and metals industry.

The Group has an extensive track record spanning four decades across a wide range of commodities. DRA's teams have deep expertise in mining, minerals and metals processing industries, as well as related non-process infrastructure including water and energy solutions.

DRA covers all major mining centres with offices across Africa and the Middle East, North and South America and Asia-Pacific.

The Role

Mechanical Engineer

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the analysis, design and optimisation of mechanical systems across a range of projects. Working within a collaborative engineering environment, you will contribute to detailed design activities, provide practical engineering solutions and help ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards of safety, quality and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed mechanical design solutions for mineral processing and materials handling equipment, including conveyors, crushers, mills, pumps, and associated systems.


• Prepare high-quality engineering documentation, including calculations, specifications, drawings, and technical reports.


• Apply engineering analysis and design tools to develop safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support successful project delivery from concept through to execution.


• Engage with clients, vendors, and project stakeholders to provide technical expertise and resolve engineering challenges.


• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project outcomes.


• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with engineering standards, company procedures, and relevant legislative requirements.


• Maintain professional development, training, and industry certifications relevant to the role.

About You

Sound understanding of mechanical engineering principles and design practices and knowledge of applicable Australian Standards, engineering codes, regulations, and industry best practices.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering.


• Approximately 3+ years of experience within a detailed design engineering EPC/EPCM environment working on mineral processing and mining projects.


• Experience designing bulk materials handling and processing plant equipment is highly regarded.


• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.


• A collaborative approach and willingness to support and mentor others.


• Membership with Engineers Australia or a similar professional body is desirable.


• RPEQ (or working towards obtaining registration) is highly regarded.

Here at DRA, we offer:

• Competitive and above market salary packages with regular market analysis.


• Modern Perth CBD office with convenient access to end of trip facilities.


• Flexible start and finish times supporting work life balance.


• Access to salary packaging benefits.


• A collaborative, inclusive and supportive team environment.

We value diversity and the benefits it brings to achieving our objectives, enhancing our reputation, and attracting, engaging and retaining talented people. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability and ethnicity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Our commitment to equal opportunity and a diverse workplace is embodied in our values of People, Safety, Trust, Integrity, Excellence and Courage.