Senior Mechanical Engineer

Klohn Crippen Berger; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional Superannuation: 2.5% extra

Income Protection Insurance

Flexible Hybrid Working Policy

Training and Development Opportunities

Performance-Based Incentives

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Brisbane seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to contribute to diverse projects including dam and hydropower design. The role offers opportunities to mentor junior staff and involves preparing technical reports and proposals. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, RPEQ/CPEng registration, and extensive experience in mechanical design. Join a thriving team committed to sustainability and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering mechanical engineering design for hydropower or mining projects.
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills.
• Ability to write technical reports and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to diverse engineering projects including dam and hydropower design.
• Mentor junior and intermediate staff within the team.
• Compile and review technical reports and fee proposals.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Design

Project Management

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

RPEQ/CPEng registration

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At KCB, our purpose is Sustaining the Future, and we apply this purpose through practical, risk‑informed solutions to complex environmental and engineering challenges. Guided by our values of Passion, Integrity, and Excellence, we focus on building trusted relationships, delivering high‑quality work, and supporting our clients and communities over the long term.

We have a thriving team of talented, passionate, high‑integrity people delivering technical excellence across mining, dams, water, and civil infrastructure projects. We draw on a broad range of geoscience and engineering capabilities and offer the benefits of a global consultancy paired with the agility, flexibility, and direct access to senior leadership that larger firms often struggle to provide.

Who We Are Looking For

KCB Australia Pty Ltd is continuing to grow its water dam and hydropower portfolio across Australia, and we’re looking to welcome a Senior Mechanical Engineer to be part of this exciting progress. In this role, you will contribute to a wide range of projects, including owner’s engineering roles; dam and hydropower rehabilitation; pumped hydro and new facility design; pump stations; and civil works for water resource developments.

This Role Will Give You The Opportunity To

• Work with diverse teams across our offices of multidiscipline engineers, designers and drafters from preliminary investigations and conceptual design through preliminary design, final design, and construction.
• Work collaboratively with our structural team in Australia and Canada.
• As the Australia team grows, act as a mentor to junior / intermediate staff.
• Write, compile, and review technical reports and fee proposals to clients.
• Act as a technical resource within a multidisciplinary project team that fosters career development.
• Visit project sites, as required to gather information to contribute to engineering activities.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• RPEQ/CPEng registration.
• Extensive experience delivering mechanical engineering design from concept through to final design for hydropower, transportation, and/or mining/resources projects.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, decision‑making and coaching skills, especially your ability to train and mentor young professionals.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a multi‑disciplinary team of professionals.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills including your experience in writing proposals, technical reports and general project correspondence.
• Strong working knowledge of industry codes and standards.
• Analytical skills with one or more computational tool – examples include AFT Fathom, Arrow, Impulse, AutoPIPE, SolidWorks.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, and Mathcad or equivalent would be an asset but proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel would be expected.

What we offer in addition to an exciting technical role:

• Additional Superannuation: 2.5% extra to secure your future.
• Income Protection Insurance: Peace of mind for you and your family.
• Parental and Volunteer Leave: Support for your personal and community commitments.
• Opportunities for Additional Leave: Flexibility when you need it most.
• Novated Leasing: Flexible vehicle leasing options.
• Hybrid Working Policy: Balance work and life with our flexible approach.
• Social and Mental Well‑being Initiatives: Programs to support your overall well‑being.
• Training and Development Opportunities: Continuous growth and learning.
• Performance‑Based Incentives: Additional rewards based on company, team, and individual success.

Ready to Apply?

Take the next step in your career and help shape the future of a sustainable Australia with KCB. Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.

About Us

KCB Australia Pty Ltd (KCB) is a multi‑disciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, geoscience and environmental services globally. We offer a full range of services from our offices in Australia, Canada, USA, UK, Brazil and Peru. Read more about us here www.klohn.com.

We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. KCB is an Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice recipient (2015-2025).