Senior Mechanical Engineer

Wave International; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice options for superann

Novated leasing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

On-site gym and rooftop facilities

Job summary

Wave International seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Perth team. You will lead mechanical projects across mining and heavy industrial sectors, delivering technical solutions and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes design, calculations, reports, and stakeholder engagement, with opportunities for professional growth and exposure to end-to-end project delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, with Chartered status highly regarded.
• Significant experience delivering mechanical engineering projects in mining, minerals processing, or heavy industrial environments.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary projects in consulting or site-based environments.
• Strong technical expertise in materials handling, bulk solids, plant equipment, piping, and mechanical design.
• Ability to develop and review technical documents including calculations and specifications.
• Excellent project management: resource planning, workload forecasting, and prioritization.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Chartered status

Mining & minerals processing

Project leadership

Materials handling design

Piping systems

Technical documentation

Client-facing

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

AtWave International,we’repassionate aboutengineeringthe future by solving the world’s natural resource challenges. With over 25 years of global experience, we partner with clients to navigate complex mining and resource projects connecting traditional and emerging approaches to deliver practical, outcome-focused solutions across the project lifecycle.

From greenfield to operations, our Engineering, Project Delivery and Asset Management capabilities deliver end‑to‑end solutions from strategy and feasibility through to design, delivery and operational support across battery minerals, mineral sands, gold, bulk commodities and water, as well as broader sectors including agribusiness, industrial and ports.

We are currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing team in Perth. To be successful you will have proven experience delivering complex engineering projects across the resources, mining, and/or industrial sectors.

In this role, you willbe responsible for and have the following qualifications and/or skills:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, with Chartered status highly regarded.
• Significant experience delivering mechanical engineering projects within mining, minerals processing, or heavy industrial environments.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary projects within a consulting and/or site-based environment.
• Strong technical expertise in materials handling, bulk solids management, process plant equipment, piping systems, and mechanical design is essential, including experience with crushers, mills, pumps, conveyors, and associated plant infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and review technical documentation, including calculations, specifications, reports, and engineering deliverables.
• Excellent project management skills, including resource planning, workload forecasting, and managing multiple priorities concurrently.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships.
• Creative and solutions-focused mindset, with a proven ability to overcome technical and project delivery challenges.
• Team Culture:Be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment where your ideas and efforts are valued.
• Career Development:Access opportunities to learn, grow, and build your skills through hands‑on experience and internal support.
• Salary Sacrificeoptions for superannuation and novated leasing.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)for all employees and their immediate family members including the following: Confidential counselling and support, Financial Coaching and Dietician Support.

Work from our modern QV1 office with access to:

• Fully equipped gym.
• Rooftop basketball and tennis courts.

Please direct enquiries in confidence to:

Seda | Senior People & Culture Business Partner