Mechanical Project Engineer

Aggreko, LLC; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Landmark Renewable Power Project

Site uplift and bonus

Safety-focused culture

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Aggreko is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to lead the mechanical scope on a major mining development in regional Queensland. This site-based role on a 2/1 roster involves coordinating design, procurement and construction activities with cross-disciplinary teams, while travel from Brisbane is arranged.

You will ensure compliance with Australian standards, safety requirements, and project schedules, delivering fixed plant, piping and mechanical infrastructure works on time and to

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering (Degree or Advanced Diploma).
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a mechanical project engineering role within construction, mining, or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience delivering fixed plant, structural/mechanical, or piping installation works on greenfield or brownfield sites.
• Strong understanding of relevant Australian Standards and mechanical safety requirements.
• Experience working with EPC or construction contractors on resource sector projects.
• Proficient in MS Office and document control systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Current driver's license; willingness to travel and work FIFO/DIDO on a 2/1 roster.
• Current Construction Induction (White Card).

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate mechanical scope of works including installation of infrastructure and piping.
• Liaise with civil, electrical, and other disciplines.
• Review mechanical design drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate subcontractors to deliver safely and on schedule.
• Prepare and manage mechanical work packages and procurement.
• Liaise with client representatives and project stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, cost, and quality against targets.
• Identify and manage project risks, variations and changes.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Standards and site HSE requirements.
• Contribute to construction methodologies and ITPs.
• Participate in safety inductions and incident investigations.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Document control systems

Job description

Bring your energy to Aggreko as Mechanical Project Engineer based in regional Queensland. We are seeking an experienced Electrical 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 Project Manager / Senior 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' experience in a mechanical project engineering role within construction, mining, or heavy industrial environments
• 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)
• Experience working with EPC or construction contractors on resource sector projects highly regarded
• 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

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.

At Aggreko, we provide energy solutions so communities can thrive and businesses can grow. We bring power, heat and cooling to customers and communities wherever they need it. No two days are the same. We work in dynamic environments and offer a wide range of opportunities for motivated people to enrich their lives and communities. If you are prepared to give us your best, you can learn and grow quickly. We are building a culture and an environment where everyone can be at their best. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we achieve our potential. Join us, bring your energy, and grow your career.