Senior Mechanical Engineer

Verbrec; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Verbrec is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team in Australia. You will contribute to brownfields and new-build projects with a focus on safety, quality, and efficient delivery.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate across disciplines, and help drive engineering excellence within the oil & gas and broader manufacturing sectors. The role requires a strong background in mechanical design, verification, and documentation from concept to construction, with

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with 3 years in Finite Element Analysis and pressure equipment.
• CPEng, RPEV and RPEQ are desirable.
• Experience in mechanical design and documentation from initiation to construction.
• Background in oil & gas facilities or similar manufacturing industries.
• Proficiency with AutoPIPE, PV Elite or similar tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with conflicting deadlines.
• Degree or equivalent qualification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project requirements on schedule and to client quality standards.
• Maintain mechanical engineering standards across projects.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and peers.
• Suggest improvements to engineering systems and processes.
• Develop industry networks and contacts.
• Challenge the norm and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Pressure equipment

Rotating equipment

Tanks

Engineering design

Documentation

Budget estimates

Quotations

Independent work

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoPIPE

PV Elite

Job description

Make a real impact

At Verbrec, you will get to directly influence the transition to renewable energy systems and decarbonisation. Help us as we become a recognised partner for a sustainable future while enabling our clients and their customers achieve their energy transition objectives.

With over 600 dedicated team members operating out of locations across Australia and New Zealand, Verbrec is an ASX listed company (ASX: VBC) providing industry leading engineering, operations and asset management services across the entire asset lifecycle, with a significant focus on growth into new and existing industries.

We take pride in our focus on safety, while driving a strong people-focused culture to make transformations toward a sustainable and smart future.

We are problem solvers

It’s rewarding to be part of Verbrec, a place for creative thinkers with innovative technical solutions, who are active in enabling a sustainable future for our clients.

You will be a Senior Mechanical Engineer looking for a range of challenging and industry leading projects. Ideally, you will have experience in oil & gas, although experiences across manufacturing, infrastructure or heavy industry is also valued.

As a Mechanical Engineer, You Will

The role offers an opportunity to be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary engineering team, working with a diverse range of clients on brownfields projects and new builds. We are values driven team, looking for passionate and innovative people who continually deliver for each other and our clients. Success in this role will see you offer:

• Deliver project requirements according to agreed schedules consistent with Verbrec and clients quality standards.


• Maintain mechanical engineering standards across all projects.


• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and peers.


• Recommend improvements to engineering systems and processes.


• Continuously develop industry networks and contacts.


• Have an opinion, challenge the norm, and provide constructive feedback wherever possible.

We are Agile

This allows us to be light on our feet and progressive as we don’t get bogged down in bureaucracy. We get that the 9-5 isn’t for everyone, and we’re open to hear what works for you.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with 3 years’ experience in Finite Element Analysis with experience in pressure equipment (desirable)


• CPEng certification, RPEV and RPEQ (desirable)


• Diverse range of mechanical engineering skills, including pressure equipment, rotating equipment or tanks


• Experience to carry out mechanical engineering design and documentation from initiation through to construction stage,


• Experience working in oil and gas facilities or similar manufacturing industries,


• Experience using AutoPIPE, PV Elite or other engineering software programs


• Experience generating engineering budget estimates and quotations


• Ability to work independently on multiple projects with conflicting deadlines


• Degree or equivalent experience/qualification is mandatory

We are growing

At Verbrec, we empower change and create opportunities for you to develop a supercharged career pathway, whether it is technical, or focused on the people. We attribute our growth to our team, enjoying what they do and having a meaningful impact on projects that will shape our future.

The new Verbrec brand represents our evolution and continued growth by leveraging emerging techniques and technologies for the benefit of our clients. Evolution, engineered.

Our Vision

Meeting the future by engineering transformative solutions through full project and asset lifecycles.

Our Promise to You

We believe in passionate and innovative people delivering our success. We take pride in seeing our people continually develop their career opportunities and access wonderful employee benefits. We offer our people engaging and challenging work, the opportunity for personal success and a fun and friendly culture. We are an inclusive workplace, and we believe in diversity and opportunity for all.

*Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply*

Only candidates with full working rights in Australia will be considered.