Nuclear Mechanical Handling Engineer — Cranes & Lifting

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

6 weeks additional annual leave

Flexible public holidays

Job summary

AECOM in Adelaide is seeking a Mechanical Handling Equipment Engineer for nuclear and defence infrastructure. You will lead design of cranes, hoists and lifting systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams through concept to commissioning.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance and lifecycle considerations, with hybrid work options and clear Defence/AUKUS requirements. AECOM offers strong global opportunities and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualifications with experience in mechanical handling systems.
• Experience delivering crane, lifting or mechanical handling systems on major infrastructure or regulated projects.
• Experience in nuclear defence or highly regulated environments.
• Ability to meet defence/AUKUS clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering of mechanical handling systems meeting project, operational and regulatory requirements.
• Develop technical specifications, calculations, design documentation and equipment schedules across concept, preliminary and detailed design phases.
• Work with structural, civil, electrical, controls, process and building services teams to integrate mechanical handling systems into complex facilities.
• Undertake optioneering, load path and heavy-lift assessments, constructability reviews and risk assessments.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and designers with a focus on safety and quality.
• Support safety cases, engineering justifications, procurement activities, vendor reviews and technical bid evaluations for safety-significant equipment.
• Support testing, inspection, commissioning and acceptance activities with suppliers and project teams.
• Contribute to reliability, maintainability, inspection and lifecycle requirements for critical lifting assets.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Safety culture

Regulatory awareness

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

CPEng/Chartered status desirable

Job description

AECOM in Adelaide is seeking a Mechanical Handling Equipment Engineer for nuclear and defence infrastructure. You will lead design of cranes, hoists and lifting systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams through concept to commissioning.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance and lifecycle considerations, with hybrid work options and clear Defence/AUKUS requirements. AECOM offers strong global opportunities and professional growth.