Mechanical Engineer: High-Impact Mining & Heavy Industry

Orana Engineering; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly RDO

Accrued hours program

Mentorship & career development

Job summary

Orana Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Mackay team, commencing January 2027. The role blends office-based design with site-based project management on mining and heavy industrial projects.

You will grow under senior and RPEQ engineers, applying your mechanical engineering skills from concept through to completion while delivering practical, safe, and efficient solutions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Mining/oil & gas or heavy industrial sector experience beneficial.
• RPEQ status is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture across all projects.
• Perform mechanical engineering design including pumping, piping and structural.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Australian Standards and industry best practices.
• Utilise design software (AutoCAD, Inventor, Advance Steel, Plant 3D, SPACE GASS).
• Manage and support multidisciplinary project management, ensuring scope, budgets and schedules.
• Guide junior engineers and collaborate with clients, vendors and internal teams.
• Participate in onsite and office-based works throughout project lifecycle.

Skills

Mechanical design

Pumping systems

Piping design

Structural design

AutoCAD

Inventor

Plant 3D

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Advance Steel

Plant 3D

SPACE GASS

Job description

Orana Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Mackay team, commencing January 2027. The role blends office-based design with site-based project management on mining and heavy industrial projects.

You will grow under senior and RPEQ engineers, applying your mechanical engineering skills from concept through to completion while delivering practical, safe, and efficient solutions in a collaborative environment.