Mechanical Engineer

Chandler Macleod Group; Kurri Kurri; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career development

Collaborative team culture

Diverse projects

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering & Assets team in Kurri Kurri, NSW, delivering a diverse range of fixed plant projects across Australia. You will contribute from concept through to commissioning, in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

Join a team focused on safe, reliable, and cost-effective design outcomes, with opportunities for career development and working in a flexible hybrid setup across Australian operations.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified mechanical engineer with relevant project experience.
• Experience in fixed plant, manufacturing, mining or heavy industrial environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and execute mechanical engineering design scopes across fixed plant projects.
• Support capital project delivery from concept to commissioning and handover.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and safety studies.
• Ensure designs comply with engineering, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and external providers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices.
• Provide technical support for existing plant and asset improvement projects.

Skills

Mechanical design teamwork

Stakeholder engagement

Project delivery

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Our client is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their Engineering & Assets team, supporting the delivery of a diverse range of fixed plant projects across Australia.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, contributing to projects ranging from bulk storage and distribution facilities through to complex manufacturing plant developments. Reporting to the Discipline Lead, you will play a key role in the design, development and delivery of engineering solutions, supporting projects from concept through to commissioning.

About the Role

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for assisting with and executing mechanical engineering design activities across a variety of fixed plant projects. You will work closely with engineers, designers and project stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with and execute mechanical engineering design scopes across a range of fixed plant projects.
• Support capital project delivery from concept development through to commissioning and handover.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and safety studies.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable engineering, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external engineering service providers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices.
• Provide technical support for existing plant and asset improvement projects.

About You

We are looking for a motivated engineer who enjoys working in a team environment and is keen to build their career within a project-focused engineering role.

Skills & Experience

• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience working within engineering project teams.
• Experience delivering projects within fixed plant, manufacturing, processing, mining, chemical or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering design principles and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• RPEQ accreditation is preferred but not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Diverse and technically interesting fixed plant projects.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced engineering professionals.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to contribute to projects across multiple Australian operations.

Flexible Working

The role is based in Kurri Kurri, NSW. Successful candidates will be office-based during their initial onboarding and training period. Once established in the role, a hybrid working arrangement is available, including work-from-home options on Mondays and Fridays. Core office attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays is required.

Mechanical Engineer

Location

Kurri Kurri, NSW

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion