Senior Mechanical Engineer

Klohn Crippen Berger Consultoria Ltda; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional Superannuation

Income Protection Insurance

Parental Leave

Volunteer Leave

Novated Leasing

Hybrid Working

Well-being Initiatives

Training & Development

Job summary

Klohn Crippen Berger is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Western Australia to lead design activities for tailings infrastructure, pipelines, pumps and related systems. You will perform hydraulic calculations, stress analyses, and support planning for process piping, and review pressure vessels and tanks.

With 10–15 years in mining/mechanical experience and familiarity with CFD modelling, you will contribute to CAPEX/OPEX estimates and work with MS Office and CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) required.
• NER / CPEng / RPEQ certification preferred.
• 10–15 years of mechanical engineering experience, mining and tailings infra preferred.
• Experience with slurry pipelines and hydraulic modelling desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for tailings pipelines, pump stations, and slurry transfer systems.
• Perform hydraulic calculations, stress analysis, and support planning for process piping.
• Design and review pressure vessels, storage tanks, and custom spool configurations.
• Complete steady‑state pipeline hydraulic design using Excel or software such as AFT Fathom and Bentley Hammer.
• Perform surge analysis using tools such as Bentley Hammer or AFT Impulse.
• Perform pipeline peripheral designs related to thrust, thermal expansion, valve and flow meter stations and service crossings

Skills

Mechanical design

Hydraulic calculations

CFD modelling

Pipelines & pumps

AutoCAD

MS Office

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)

NER / CPEng / RPEQ certification

Tools

AFT Fathom

Bentley Hammer

Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

KCB is a multidisciplinary engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting firm grounded in our values of Passion, Integrity, and Excellence. With teams across North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe, we bring together global technical knowledge, local insight, and a shared commitment to solving complex challenges that matter.

Guided by our long-term ambition of Globally Connected Excellence and our purpose of Sustaining the Future, we work alongside our clients to deliver lasting solutions that strengthen resilience and benefit future generations.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to work on the design, analysis, and delivery of mechanical systems for tailings storage facilities (TSFs), slurry pipelines, and mine infrastructure projects.

What You Will Do

• Lead mechanical design for tailings pipelines, pump stations, and slurry transfer systems.
• Perform hydraulic calculations, stress analysis, and support planning for process piping.
• Design and review pressure vessels, storage tanks, and custom spool configurations.
• Complete steady‑state pipeline hydraulic design using Excel or software such as AFT Fathom and Bentley Hammer.
• Perform surge analysis using tools such as Bentley Hammer or AFT Impulse.
• Perform pipeline peripheral designs related to thrust, thermal expansion, valve and flow meter stations and service crossings

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical).
• NER / CPEng / RPEQ certification.
• 10–15 years of mechanical engineering experience, ideally within mining and tailings infrastructure.
• Background in slurry pipeline design or strong interest in developing this expertise.
• Experience preparing CAPEX and OPEX estimates.
• Tailings pipeline design and hydraulic modelling.
• Pressure vessel and tank design.
• CFD modelling for wear prediction and slurry optimisation.
• Familiarity with slurry pump systems (e.g., Warman) and interstage piping.
• Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD.

What We Offer

• 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;
• 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; and
• Additional incentives may be available dependent on the performance of the company, business unit and individual.

This is an opportunity to take on a senior role in a growing region, influence the direction of our mechanical practice in WA, and work on world‑class, high‑impact projects.

About Us:

Klohn Crippen Berger (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).