Senior Mechanical Engineer

Sedgman GmbH; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Safety culture focus

Friendly and social environment

Job summary

Sedgman is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Perth team on a 12-month contract. You will provide technical leadership across multi-discipline projects in the minerals processing sector, mentoring engineers and aligning deliverables with client standards.

You will lead mechanical and piping design activities, perform FE analysis, and support site teams with robust, safe engineering solutions. Travel to remote sites or interstate will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; CPEng/RPEng or RPEQ preferred.
• 10+ years of industry experience, including project delivery across multi-discipline projects.
• Experience in mechanical and piping design, tanks and vessels, with FEA; pipe-stress analysis desirable.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Willingness to travel to remote sites or interstate as required.

Responsibilities

• Senior mechanical engineering scopes for minerals processing and mining projects; ensure technical compliance.
• Provide mechanical design and analysis for piping systems, tanks, vessels, pressure equipment, materials handling, and rotating equipment; include calculations, risk assessments, and failure investigations.
• Lead equipment selection aligned with client/industry standards and applicable codes.
• Mentor and lead engineering teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
• Oversee mechanical and piping discipline delivery within scope, budget and schedule; uphold safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams, clients and site personnel to implement practical engineering solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

CPEng/RPEng or RPEQ preferred

Tools

MS Office

FEA

Job description

Sedgman is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing team in Perth on a 12-month contract. With a strong pipeline of multi-discipline projects across the Minerals Processing sector, this role offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership and mentor engineering teams.

You will work closely with clients and multi-discipline stakeholders to deliver high-quality engineering solutions across both greenfield and brownfield projects. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in a fast-paced consulting environment, shaping innovative solutions for our clients.

Key responsibilities:

• Senior mechanical engineering scopes for minerals processing and mining projects, ensuring technical compliance with client standards, and seamless integration into new and existing facilities.
• Provide mechanical design and analysis for piping systems, tanks, vessels, pressure equipment, materials handling, and rotating equipment, including calculation, risk assessments and failure investigations to enhance reliability and safety.
• Selection of mechanical equipment, aligning with client/industry requirements and Australian/international standards where applicable.
• Mentor and lead engineering teams, fostering professional development and ensuring high-quality project outcomes.
• Oversee and manage the mechanical and piping discipline project delivery within scope, budget, and schedule, while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams, clients, and site personnel to develop and implement practical engineering solutions.

Skills and experience:

• Tertiary degree in Mechanical Engineering, CPEng/RPEng or RPEQ as preferred
• A minimum of 10 years of industry experience, including project delivery and work on multi-discipline projects across various engineering phases.
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical and piping engineering, including the design of tanks and vessels following industry codes and FEA (mandatory) and performing pipe stress analysis (desirable).
• Proven ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Proficiency in engineering design tools, MS Office, and technical documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The successful candidate should be willing and able to travel to remote sites or interstate as required.

What we can offer you:

• Flexible arrangements to help you achieve work-life balance
• A focus on your professional development and opportunities to grow your career within Sedgman
• A collaborative focus on continuous improvement and innovation in our safety culture
• A friendly and social work environment

We’re on a journey and here is what we can offer you:

Resource & Energy Transition Journey:

Be a part of our journey driving our engineering deliverables and innovation while supporting the business growth.

Health and Wellbeing:

Our safety and wellbeing app, Sonder, is available 24/7, offering comprehensive mental health support and work/life services to ensure you and your loved ones are cared for.

Career Growth, Development & Reward:

You will be supported in your professional development and rewarded with a competitive remuneration package.

Inclusive Culture:

Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a welcoming workplace for all.