Senior Mechanical Engineer

WSP Australia Pty Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Mentoring by senior engineers

Job summary

WSP Australia Pty Limited in Adelaide seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years in mining to deliver a diverse portfolio of sustaining capital projects. You will lead mechanical work packages, mentor junior engineers, engage with clients, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams from concept through execution.

Ideal candidates have degree in Mechanical Engineering, strong fixed-plant knowledge, and chartership progress.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering and professional registration where applicable.
• 10+ years in mining, minerals processing, heavy industrial, or resources sectors.
• Strong knowledge of fixed plant equipment and mining infrastructure.
• Experience delivering sustaining capital, brownfields, or operational site projects.
• Proven ability to lead engineering packages and manage stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide Senior mechanical engineering delivery across sustaining capital and brownfields projects.
• Develop and review engineering calculations, specs, scopes of work, and designs.
• Provide technical leadership for fixed plant and materials handling systems.
• Support studies, investigations, detailed design and execution phases.
• Mentor and support developing engineers within the Adelaide team.
• Engage with clients to understand operational challenges and solutions.
• Coordinate with process, civil, structural, electrical, and project teams.
• Support project planning, budgeting, risk management, and delivery of work packages.
• Participate in site visits, condition assessments, commissioning and reviews.

Skills

Lead engineering packages

Stakeholder management

Client engagement

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

At WSP you’ll find the scale and reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs – and the culture and people that make it the best work of your life.

Our Mining & Metals group is a leader in future-led end to end mining solutions and delivery of services to our clients.We specialise in delivering comprehensive and tailored solutions for the mining industry. Our team manages and executes large-scale capital projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety and leave a lasting positive legacy in the communities we engage with.

What you’ll do:

We're looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years of experience to play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of small to medium sustaining capital projects across the mining and minerals processing sector.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys a combination of technical engineering, client engagement, mentoring junior engineers, and providing practical solutions for operational sites. You'll have the opportunity to lead mechanical work packages, build long-term client relationships, and help drive successful project outcomes from concept through to execution.

Provide Senior mechanical engineering delivery across sustaining capital and brownfields mining projects

Develop and review engineering calculations, technical specifications, scopes of work, and design documentation

Provide technical leadership for fixed plant and materials handling systems

Support studies, investigations, detailed design, and execution phases of projects

Mentor and support developing engineers within the Adelaide team

Engage directly with clients to understand operational challenges and identify practical engineering solutions

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including process, civil, structural, electrical, and project delivery professionals

Support project planning, budgeting, risk management, and successful delivery of assigned work packages

Participate in site visits, condition assessments, commissioning activities, and technical reviews as required

About you:

Degree qualifications in Mechanical Engineering

10+ years of experience within mining, minerals processing, heavy industrial, or resources sectors

Strong knowledge of fixed plant equipment and mining infrastructure

Experience delivering sustaining capital, brownfields, or operational site projects

Demonstrated ability to lead engineering packages and manage stakeholder relationships

Strong understanding of Australian engineering standards and safe design principles

Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to project delivery

Chartered Engineer status, or progress toward chartership, will be highly regarded

Why WSP?

At WSP, you'll be empowered to make an impact on projects that matter while continuing to develop your career alongside some of the industry's leading mining professionals.

A strong pipeline of mining and sustaining capital work across Australia

Exposure to leading mining clients and operational assets

Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance

Access to global technical expertise and knowledge sharing networks

Opportunities to mentor, lead projects, and advance your career

A collaborative and inclusive team culture focused on technical excellence

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our Adelaide Mining team and help deliver the projects that keep Australia's mining operations productive, reliable, and ready for the future.