Principal Mechanical Designer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Brisbane CBD location

Flexible working arrangements

Structured learning and development

Paid Carer Leave Policy

Job summary

Egis is seeking a Principal Mechanical Designer to join our Brisbane design team. You will deliver detailed mechanical designs for multi-disciplinary water management projects, including pump stations and pipelines, across the design-to-operation lifecycle.

With 10+ years in similar roles, you will drive design quality, support junior engineers, and collaborate with clients. The role offers flexible working arrangements in Brisbane and opportunities across government and private sectors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a similar role with design documentation for mechanical components of multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) or significant experience as a senior mechanical designer.
• Proficient in 3D mechanical design software across all design lifecycles (feasibility to construction).
• Advanced understanding of engineering principles, project objectives, deliverables, budgets and time frames.
• Ability to produce large/complex design projects using AutoCAD, Inventor and/or Navisworks.
• Strong client management capabilities and ability to coach junior designers.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and mechanical pipeline design including above-ground steel works, pump station design, mechanical plant design and non-process infrastructure.
• Design of multi-disciplinary complex projects, ensuring drawings comply with statutory and regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Provide high-level technical support for all design drawings for engineering project work.
• Mechanical design of supporting works for water management infrastructure (pump stations, pipelines, tailings, roads, drainage).
• Prepare construction documentation (mechanical layouts, GA’s, MTO’s, PIDs and isometric views).
• Participate in client management and business development.

Skills

10+ years of experience

3D mechanical design software

Engineering principles mastery

AutoCAD

Inventor

Navisworks

Client management

Coaching junior designers

Written and verbal communication

Education

Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Navisworks

Job description

About Us

Egis is a global organisation with over 20,000 employees worldwide. With our head office based in Paris, we offer global career opportunities, as well as rewarding careers for our people locally. Drawing on our deep pool of expertise, we create innovative solutions with our clients worldwide.

Egis is an organisation with the capacity to make meaningful industry and community change in the space of place-making, sustainability and creating connected cities. Different to other engineering firms, Egis offers true end-to-end capability across the entire design-to-operation lifecycle, offering advisory, architecture, engineering, design, asset management and operations services.

We are committed to creating great teams doing innovative work and would love you to join us toImpact the Future.

About the Role

We are seeking a Principal Mechanical Designer with to join our Brisbane design team. The primary purpose of this position is to provide detailed mechanical designs for multi-disciplinary projects working across sectors supporting works for water management infrastructure (i.e. pump stations and pipelines for water supply and sewerage infrastructure).

You will be responsible for

• Lead civil and mechanical pipeline design includingabove ground steel works (brownfield and greenfield), pump station design, mechanical plant design and non-process infrastructure (raw water, process water or water supply)


• Design of multi-disciplinary complex projects, ensuring design drawings for engineering project work comply with statutory and regulatory requirements and company policies and practices


• Providing high level technical support for all design drawings for engineering project work


• Mechanical design of supporting works for water management infrastructure (i.e. mechanical plant, equipment, pump stations and pipelines for Tailings Dams, Creek Diversions, Roads, Drainage Infrastructure)


• Preparation of construction documentation (mechanical layouts, GA’s, MTO’s, PIDs and isometric views)


• Preparation for ‘For Review’ deliverables


• Contribute totechnical innovation and continuous improvement for the design team.


• Review of design and drafting documentation.


• Support the well-being, development and resourcing of junior team members.


• Participate in client management and business development.

What do we need from you

Ideally, you will have 10+ years of experience in a similar role with proven experience with design documentation of mechanical components of multi-disciplinary infrastructure projectsin a consultancy environment. In addition, you will also have:

• Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma of Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent qualification) or significant experience as a senior mechanical designer


• Knowledge of 3D mechanical design software for use to produce mechanical design drawings across all design lifecycles (prefeasibility to for construction)


• Advanced understanding of Engineering principles, project objectives, deliverables, project budgets and time frames


• Ability to produce large / complex design projects using AutoCAD, Inventor and/or Navisworks


• Strong understanding and familiarity with applicable legislation and technical standards / guidelines.


• Strong client management capabilities


• Willingness to coach junior designers with advice on solutions and develop fit-for-purpose solutions to engineering problems


• Strong written and verbal communication skills to participate in business develop activities as needed

What's in it for you?

The Benefits

• Brisbane CBD location.


• Flexible working arrangements, including remote working options and full-time or part-time working hours.


• Competitive remuneration


• Purchased additional annual leave.


• A structured learning and development framework to align with career progression goals and dedicated individual training / conference allowances.


• An inclusive team culture that celebrates performance and rewards accordingly.


• Paid Primary and Secondary Carer Leave Policy, reflecting our commitment to work-life balance.


• Support structures like our Employee Assistance Program, professional mentoring, and buddy program for new starters.


• Opportunities to work on special interest projects.


• Opportunities to work across government, private and resource sectors.


• Opportunities to travel for work across multiple offices.


• Great cultural environment where teamwork and camaraderie are promoted and valued.


• Supportive leadership based on openness.

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. We offer generous parental leave, support flexible work practices and strive to create an environment where employees can connect, collaborate, grow and succeed.