Senior/Lead Mechanical Engineer - Bulk Materials Handling

Aurecon Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon in Perth is seeking a Senior/Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive bulk materials handling design across mining, ports and industrial infrastructure. You will deliver studies, lead conveyor and stockyard systems, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with process, civil, electrical and drafting teams.

Based in Perth, you will coordinate interfaces, manage scope and budgets, apply first principles design, and focus on safe, practical iron ore solutions for projects with site

Qualifications

• Strong experience in bulk materials handling projects, particularly within the iron ore, mining or heavy industrial sectors.
• Demonstrated capability in conveyor systems, transfer chutes, receiving, transfer, storage and stockyard equipment and complex materials handling machines.
• Experience delivering work in line with Australian legislation, Australian Standards, client specifications and industry norms.
• Practical experience with conveyor design software and the application or review of DEM simulations for chute design.
• Confidence working across project fundamentals: scope definition, cost/schedule inputs, and effective collaboration with project managers and discipline leads.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach—comfortable engaging with clients, operations teams, contractors and suppliers.
• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Deliver studies, concept development and detailed design for bulk materials handling systems across mining, ports and industrial infrastructure projects.
• Lead the design of receiving, transferring and storage systems, including conveyors, train loadouts, complex machines, transfer chutes, stockyards etc.
• Develop safe, efficient and practical bulk materials handling solutions, with a strong focus on iron ore operations.
• Lead conveyor designs using first principles and specialist software, and oversee material-flow analysis and DEM simulations for chute design.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces (process, civil/structural, electrical/EI&C, drafting/BIM) and manage inputs from distributed/offshore teams where required.
• Support project delivery to timeframes and budgets, managing scope, risk and priorities across multiple work fronts.
• Drive Safety in Design, constructability and brownfield integration—working closely with site stakeholders, contractors and vendors.
• Mentor and uplift capability across the team, supporting less senior engineers and sharing expertise.

Skills

Bulk materials handling

Conveyor systems

DEM simulations

Client liaison

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Conveyor design software

DEM software

Job description

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What you’ll do

As a Senior/Lead Mechanical Engineer – Bulk Materials Handling in our Industrial Mechanical team based in Perth, you’ll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineer solutions with people and outcomes in mind.

• Deliver studies, concept development and detailed design for bulk materials handling systems across mining, ports and industrial infrastructure projects.
• Lead the design of receiving, transferring and storage systems, including conveyors, train loadouts, complex machines, transfer chutes, stockyards etc.
• Develop safe, efficient and practical bulk materials handling solutions, with a strong focus on iron ore operations.
• Lead conveyor designs using first principles and specialist software, and oversee material-flow analysis and DEM simulations for chute design.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces (process, civil/structural, electrical/EI&C, drafting/BIM) and manage inputs from distributed/offshore teams where required.
• Support project delivery to timeframes and budgets, managing scope, risk and priorities across multiple work fronts.
• Drive Safety in Design, constructability and brownfield integration—working closely with site stakeholders, contractors and vendors.
• Mentor and uplift capability across the team, supporting less senior engineers and sharing expertise.

What you’ll bring

• Strong experience in bulk materials handling projects, particularly within the iron ore, mining or heavy industrial sectors.
• Demonstrated capability in conveyor systems, transfer chutes, receiving, transfer, storage and stockyard equipment and complex materials handling machines.
• Experience delivering work in line with Australian legislation, Australian Standards, client specifications and industry norms.
• Practical experience with conveyor design software and the application or review of DEM simulations for chute design.
• Confidence working across project fundamentals: scope definition, cost/schedule inputs, and effective collaboration with project managers and discipline leads.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach—comfortable engaging with clients, operations teams, contractors and suppliers.
• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering.

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

Ready for your next adventure?

We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact [e-mail]. Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI.

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