Junior Mechanical Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Work Initiatives; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Parental leave policy

Employee Assistance Program

Diverse working environment

RSK Group global resources

Job summary

Work Initiatives is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Brisbane or Perth. You will assist mechanical design for treatment plants, pump stations and pipework, contributing to calculations, equipment documentation and design information.

You'll work with multidisciplinary teams, drawing on specialists across offices, and participate in site visits and client-led projects with supervision and clear progression.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• 1–3 years water-sector experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and P&ID diagrams.
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations and use Excel; maintain clear records.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, asset records and vendor information.
• Assist with site surveys, equipment inventories and condition assessments.
• Carry out supervised calculations for pipework losses and pump duties.
• Prepare equipment data sheets, schedules and technical specifications.
• Assist CAD/BIM designers with layouts and pipework arrangements.
• Coordinate interfaces with process, civil, structural, electrical and control engineers.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Pumps and pipework

Reading drawings

Excel

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Work Initiatives is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Brisbane or Perth. You will assist mechanical design for treatment plants, pump stations and pipework, contributing to calculations, equipment documentation and design information.

You'll work with multidisciplinary teams, drawing on specialists across offices, and participate in site visits and client-led projects with supervision and clear progression.