Lead Mechanical Engineer

Aurecon Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon in Perth, WA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Industrial to lead mechanical design for pumping and piping packages, from concept through construction support.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant outcomes for mining, resources, water and defence projects, mentor less experienced engineers, and drive Safety in Design on brownfield work.

Qualifications

• Experience in mining/resources, water, or defence sectors.
• Led pumping and piping scopes from design to delivery.
• Knowledge of Australian legislation and standards.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams.
• Ability to manage scope, cost, and schedule.
• Relevant degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical leadership across industrial projects.
• Develop and review datasheets, specifications, scopes of work, design reports, calculations and drawings.
• Coordinate interfaces with process, civil/structural, electrical/EI&C, drafting/BIM teams.
• Mentor and uplift capability across the team and support project delivery.

Skills

Industrial mechanical engineering

Pumps and piping leadership

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Australian standards compliance

Mechanical engineering degree

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Just imagine your future with us… At Aurecon, we see the future through a very different lens. Do you? Innovation, digital engineering and technical excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Are you driven by delivering practical, high-performance mechanical solutions that keep critical industrial facilities operating-across mining, resources, water and defence? We are. Diversity is embedded in everything we do. We work together to create a culture built on respect, trust, and inclusiveness. Our differences fuel our creativity. We embrace flexible working and are always open to discussing your individual needs, so you can create an experience that works for you.

What will you do?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Industrial to join our Perth, WA team. In this role, you'll provide mechanical leadership across industrial projects, with a strong focus on pumps, pump stations, pipelines and piping systems. You'll work in a sustaining capital and brownfield delivery environment, partnering with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, buildable and compliant outcomes for our clients- particularly in the resources and defence markets.

What you will be doing

Senior mechanical design delivery for pumping and piping/pipeline packages across concept, feasibility, detailed design and construction support. Develop and review key deliverables including datasheets, specifications, scopes of work, design reports, calculations and drawings, ensuring quality and consistency. Provide technical leadership on pump selection and system design (e.g., duty/standby philosophies, hydraulics, NPSH, controls/interfaces, operability and maintainability). Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces (process, civil/structural, electrical/EI&C, drafting/BIM) and manage inputs from distributed/offshore teams where required. Support project delivery to timeframes and budgets, managing scope, risk and priorities across multiple work fronts. Drive Safety in Design, constructability and brownfield integration- working closely with site stakeholders, contractors and vendors. Mentor and uplift capability across the team, supporting less senior engineers and sharing expertise.

Key things you will need to bring ideas to life

• Strong background in industrial mechanical engineering within mining, resources, water and/or defence environments (sustaining capital/brownfield experience highly regarded).
• Demonstrated capability leading pumps, pipelines and piping scopes (design, reviews, vendor engagement and delivery coordination).
• Experience delivering work in line with Australian legislation, Australian Standards, client specifications and industry norms.
• Confidence working across project fundamentals: scope definition, cost/schedule inputs, and effective collaboration with project managers and discipline leads.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach- comfortable engaging with clients, operations teams, contractors and suppliers.
• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering.

Think you know Aurecon? You may be surprised.

Aurecon's strength has always been our people. It's our people who build our shared purpose and bring ideas to life. It's our people who imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet.

When you join us, you're not only joining a global design, engineering and advisory firm - you're joining a community working together to solve some of the world's most complex challenges.

Remember, it's you- your thinking, your technical expertise and how you bring ideas to life-that matters. Your background, individuality and unique needs will be valued.

Aurecon is an engineering and infrastructure advisory company, but not as you know it! Think engineering. Think again.