Mechanical Project Engineer, Desalination Start-Up

Acciona S.A; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is leading Western Australia’s Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant project. The role focuses on commissioning, testing and handover of the plant’s mechanical systems, with collaboration across construction, operations and vendor teams.

You will verify installation quality, perform performance tests and support safe, efficient startup toward steady-state operation. A mechanical engineering background and hands-on commissioning experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience commissioning mechanical systems on water, desalination or process plants preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and equipment specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop commissioning plans, procedures and schedules for mechanical systems (pumps, piping, valves, vessels, rotating equipment).
• Coordinate with construction, operations and vendors to ensure readiness for commissioning activities.
• Perform pre-commissioning checks, mechanical completion verification and punch list clearance.

Skills

Pumps

Piping

Valves

Pressure vessels

Rotating equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

ACCIONA is leading Western Australia’s Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant project. The role focuses on commissioning, testing and handover of the plant’s mechanical systems, with collaboration across construction, operations and vendor teams.

You will verify installation quality, perform performance tests and support safe, efficient startup toward steady-state operation. A mechanical engineering background and hands-on commissioning experience are essential.