Principal Mechanical Engineer — Energy & Infrastructure

2XM Recruit; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

2XM Recruit is partnering with a well-established Australian engineering business to identify an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer for an exciting portfolio of energy and infrastructure projects in Perth. This senior role leads mechanical and piping scopes across brownfield and greenfield facilities, with offshore/onshore exposure and strong client interaction.

You will provide technical leadership, mentor teams, review calculations and documentation, and drive practical engineering

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical and/or piping engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Extensive experience across oil & gas, LNG, hydrogen, energy or major process facilities.
• Experience across brownfield and greenfield environments.
• Experience offshore and/or onshore facilities.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment, piping systems, materials and valves.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and piping engineering scopes from concept through to detailed design.
• Develop engineering solutions for new and existing facilities.
• Review layouts, engineering concepts and proposed design changes.
• Provide technical input during concept development and option selection.
• Prepare and review calculations, reports, datasheets and technical documentation.
• Review mechanical and piping design deliverables.
• Manage interfaces between mechanical, piping and other engineering disciplines.
• Work directly with client engineering and project representatives.
• Support technical discussions with vendors, suppliers and fabricators.
• Review supplier documentation and technical submissions.
• Participate in tender and technical bid evaluations.
• Manage technical queries, deviations, modifications and design changes.
• Support resolution of engineering issues for operating facilities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and designers.
• Maintain engineering quality and technical integrity throughout project delivery.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Piping engineering

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Client interface

Mentoring

Engineering judgement

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent qualification

Job description

2XM Recruit is partnering with a well-established Australian engineering business to identify an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer for an exciting portfolio of energy and infrastructure projects in Perth. This senior role leads mechanical and piping scopes across brownfield and greenfield facilities, with offshore/onshore exposure and strong client interaction.

You will provide technical leadership, mentor teams, review calculations and documentation, and drive practical engineering