Mechanical Engineer - Tailings & Mine Waste Infrastructure

Klohn Crippen Berger Consultoria Ltda; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

2.5% superannuation

Income protection insurance

Parental and volunteer leave

Leave purchase up to 15 days

Novated leasing

Hybrid working policy

Well-being initiatives

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, and deliver mechanical systems for tailings storage facilities, pipelines, and mine infrastructure.

You will develop piping and hydraulic solutions, perform stress analysis, and contribute to vessel and tank design while collaborating with senior engineers on international, high-impact projects. This hybrid role offers strong mentorship and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) required.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Exposure to piping, fluids, or mechanical systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Tailings or slurry pipeline experience and hydraulic modelling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of tailings pipelines, pump stations, and slurry transfer systems.
• Provide support with hydraulic calculations, stress analysis, and planning for process piping.
• Contribute to the design and review of pressure vessels, storage tanks, and custom spool configurations.
• Support steady-state pipeline hydraulic design using Excel or software like AFT Fathom and Bentley Hammer.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams across project delivery.

Skills

Piping systems

Analytical skills

Hydraulic modelling

CFD exposure

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)

Tools

AFT Fathom

Bentley Hammer

Job description

At KCB, our purpose is Sustaining the Future. We bring this purpose to life through practical, risk‑informed solutions to complex environmental and engineering challenges. Guided by our values of Passion, Integrity, and Excellence, we focus on building trusted relationships, delivering high‑quality work, and supporting our clients and communities over the long term.

We are growing a thriving mechanical team known for passionate, high‑integrity people delivering technical excellence across tailings and waste storage facilities, water management structures, dams, and mine infrastructure projects. We offer the benefits of a global consultancy paired with the agility, flexibility, and access to senior leadership that larger firms often struggle to provide.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to work on the design, analysis, and delivery of mechanical systems for tailings storage facilities (TSFs), slurry pipelines, and mine infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will bring experience or exposure to piping systems, hydraulic design, or pressure equipment, and a desire to further develop these skills across mining and infrastructure projects.

We’re looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Passion – for meaningful work, helping clients, and developing strong team bonds.
• Integrity – trust, respect, accountability, and professionalism.
• Excellence – delivering robust, defensible, risk‑informed engineering solutions.

What You Will Do

You’ll work closely with experienced engineers and technical leaders who will support your development in slurry systems, pipeline design, and hydraulic modelling.

• Assist in the design of tailings pipelines, pump stations, and slurry transfer systems.
• Provide support with hydraulic calculations, stress analysis, and planning for process piping.
• Contribute to the design and review of pressure vessels, storage tanks, and custom spool configurations.
• Support steady‑state pipeline hydraulic design using Excel or software such as AFT Fathom and Bentley Hammer.”
• Work with multidisciplinary teams across project delivery.

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical).
• 2–5 years of relevant experience.
• Exposure to piping, fluids, or mechanical systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Tailings or slurry pipeline experience.
• Hydraulic modelling (AFT, Bentley).
• Pressure vessel or tank design.
• CFD exposure.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration: Salary range $80,000 – $120,000.
• Additional Superannuation: 2.5% extra to secure your future.
• Income Protection Insurance: Peace of mind for you and your family.
• Parental and Volunteer Leave: Support for your personal and community commitments.
• Option to Purchase Leave: Up to 15 additional annual leave days per annum.
• Novated Leasing: Flexible vehicle leasing options.
• Hybrid Working Policy: Balance work and life with our flexible approach.
• Social and Mental Well-being Initiatives: Programs to support your overall well-being.
• Training and Development Opportunities: Continuous growth and learning.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical engineer who is looking to build specialist expertise in slurry pipelines and tailings infrastructure while working on international, high-impact projects.

About Us:

Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, geoscience and environmental services globally. We offer a full range of services from our offices in Australia, Canada, USA, UK, Brazil and Peru. Read more about us here www.klohn.com.

We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. KCB is an Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice recipient (2015-2025).