Mechanical Project Engineer

Aggreko plc; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Landmark project

Site uplift

Bonus

Job summary

Aggreko plc in regional Queensland is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to join our project delivery team on a major mine development. This is a site-based role on a 2/1 roster, with travel arranged from Brisbane.

You will plan, coordinate and deliver mechanical works packages, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards, safety requirements and project schedules, while liaising with civil, electrical and client representatives.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years' Project Delivery experience in a mechanical project engineering role within construction, mining, or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience working with EPC or construction contractors on resource sector projects highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience delivering fixed plant, structural/mechanical, or piping installation works on greenfield or brownfield sites desirable.
• Strong understanding of relevant Australian Standards and mechanical safety requirements (lifting, pressure equipment, isolation procedures).
• Proficient in MS Office and document control systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver mechanical works packages ensuring compliance with technical specifications, safety standards, and project schedules.
• Review and interpret mechanical design documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Coordinate subcontractors and mechanical trades to deliver works safely, on program, and to specification.
• Prepare and manage mechanical work packages, including scopes of work, procurement, and construction schedules.
• Liaise with client representatives, engineers, designers and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor and report progress, cost, and quality against project targets.
• Identify and manage project risks, variations, and changes in scope.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including liaison with commissioning engineers.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Standards and site HSE requirements.
• Contribute to construction methodologies and ITP development for mechanical works.
• Participate in site safety inductions and toolbox talks.

Skills

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Document control

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Bring your energy to Aggreko as Mechanical Project Engineer based in regional Queensland.

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to join our project delivery team delivering hybrid power on a major mine development project in regional Queensland. This is a site-based role working a 2/1 roster, with travel arranged from Brisbane.

Reporting to the Lead Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of mechanical works packages, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, safety standards, and project schedules.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to be pivotal in the delivery of a land mark Renewable Power Project


• Competitive compensation – Base Salary + Site Uplift + Super +Bonus


• Safety-focused culture


• A range of career development opportunities

What you’ll do as Mechanical Project Engineer;

• Manage and coordinate mechanical scope of works, including structural/mechanical infrastructure installation, piping, generators and associated fuel systems. Liaise and coordinate with other disciplines (civil, electrical etc.)


• Review and interpret mechanical design documentation, drawings, and specifications


• Coordinate subcontractors and mechanical trades to ensure works are delivered safely, on program, and to specification


• Prepare and manage mechanical work packages, including scopes of work, procurement, and construction schedules


• Liaise with client representatives, engineers, designers and other project stakeholders


• Monitor and report on progress, cost, and quality against project targets


• Identify and manage project risks, variations, and changes in scope


• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including liaison with commissioning engineers


• Ensure compliance with relevant Australian Standards, engineering codes, and site-specific HSE requirements


• Contribute to the development of construction methodologies and ITPs for mechanical works


• Participate in site safety inductions, toolbox talks, and incident investigations as required

You are:

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering (Degree or Advanced Diploma)


• Minimum 2 years' Project Delivery experience in a mechanical project engineering role within construction, mining, or heavy industrial environments


• Experience working with EPC or construction contractors on resource sector projects highly regarded


• Demonstrated experience delivering fixed plant, structural/mechanical, or piping installation works on greenfield or brownfield sites desirable.


• Strong understanding of relevant Australian Standards and mechanical safety requirements (lifting, pressure equipment, isolation procedures)


• Proficient in MS Office and document control systems.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills


• Valid driver's license; willingness to travel and work FIFO/DIDO on a 2/1 roster initially (subject to change).


• Current Construction Induction (White Card); mine-specific site inductions can be completed prior to start

Our people are can-do, positive, resilient and persistent.

Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.