Senior Industrial Mechanical Engineer | Lead Design & Mentorship

KBR Technical Services; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Wellbeing program

Career progression

Job summary

KBR seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Industrial to lead mechanical and piping design across diverse industrial projects in Australia. You will act as a technical authority, govern design quality, and mentor engineers and drafters in a multidisciplinary environment.

You will collaborate with process, piping, electrical, and civil teams, engage with clients and OEMs, and ensure designs meet Australian standards. The role offers growth, leadership, and a strong team culture in Perth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status, or eligible to obtain.
• Significant post graduate experience in mechanical engineering design within industrial sectors.
• Demonstrated experience leading mechanical design on multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding of Australian standards, codes, and industry practices.
• Proven experience preparing and checking engineering calculations using manual methods and industry standard software.
• Experience working with OEMs on equipment selection, specification, and integration into plant designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver mechanical engineering design across industrial projects, providing technical direction and discipline leadership.
• Act as a technical authority for mechanical and piping design, ensuring engineering quality, compliance, and fitness for purpose.
• Plan, coordinate, and undertake complex engineering tasks across multiple projects or work packages.
• Prepare, review, and approve mechanical designs, calculations, specifications, reports, and engineering deliverables.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and technical support to engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Review and verify design calculations and drawings, including independent checking and design assurance.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including process, piping, electrical, and civil disciplines.
• Consult with clients, OEMs, suppliers, statutory authorities, and other stakeholders as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes, standards, and engineering procedures.
• Operate in accordance with the company's quality management system and engineering governance frameworks.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client engagement

Design governance

Cross-discipline collaboration

Mentoring

Engineering calculations

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

CPEng eligibility / status

Tools

AutoCAD / Plant 3D

E3D

Caesar II

AFT

Job description

KBR seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Industrial to lead mechanical and piping design across diverse industrial projects in Australia. You will act as a technical authority, govern design quality, and mentor engineers and drafters in a multidisciplinary environment.

You will collaborate with process, piping, electrical, and civil teams, engage with clients and OEMs, and ensure designs meet Australian standards. The role offers growth, leadership, and a strong team culture in Perth.