Senior Mechanical Engineer - Industrial

Kbr, Inc.; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Strong wellbeing and team culture

Clear pathways for leadership or tech‑

Career development opportunities

Job summary

KBR in Perth is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Industrial to lead mechanical and piping design across diverse industrial projects in Australia. You will act as a technical authority, mentor junior engineers, and guide design decisions to meet safety, quality, and client requirements.

The role emphasizes project leadership, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and delivery of practical, innovative engineering solutions within challenging environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering accredited.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or eligible.
• Significant postgraduate experience in mechanical design for industrial sectors.
• Experience leading mechanical design on multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong knowledge of Australian standards, codes and industry practices.
• Experience preparing and checking engineering calculations.
• Experience with mechanical and piping design tools (AutoCAD / Plant 3D, E3D, Caesar II, AFT).
• Experience working with OEMs on equipment selection and integration.
• Ability to manage scope, schedule and budget while keeping high quality.
• Excellent communication and client/stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience mentoring engineers and developing team capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering design across industrial projects with technical direction.
• Act as technical authority for mechanical and piping design and governance.
• Plan and undertake complex engineering tasks across multiple projects.
• Prepare, review, and approve mechanical designs, calculations, specs, reports.
• Provide mentorship and technical support to engineers and drafters.
• Review and verify design calculations and drawings with independent checking.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including process, piping, electrical, civil.
• Consult with clients, OEMs, suppliers and authorities as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes and procedures.
• Operate in line with the company quality management system.

Job description

Title

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Industrial

Are you a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a passion for leading high-quality engineering design across complex industrial projects?

Do you enjoy combining hands on technical expertise with leadership, mentoring, and client engagement?

Due to continued growth and project wins, we are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Industrial to join our Perth team, supporting the delivery of multidisciplinary projects across Australia.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key technical and leadership role in the delivery of mechanical engineering design across a diverse portfolio of industrial projects. You will function as a technical authority within the discipline, providing design leadership, oversight, and governance while supporting and mentoring less experienced engineers and designers.

Your experience will span detailed mechanical and piping design within industries such as process, mining, water, and heavy industrial infrastructure. Projects will range from concept and feasibility through to detailed design and construction support.

This role offers the opportunity to apply sound engineering judgement, influence design outcomes, and deliver safe, practical, and innovative solutions in challenging operating environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver mechanical engineering design across industrial projects, providing technical direction and discipline leadership
• Act as a technical authority for mechanical and piping design, ensuring engineering quality, compliance, and fitness for purpose
• Plan, coordinate, and undertake complex engineering tasks across multiple projects or work packages
• Prepare, review, and approve mechanical designs, calculations, specifications, reports, and engineering deliverables
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and technical support to engineers, designers, and drafters
• Review and verify design calculations and drawings, including independent checking and design assurance
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including process, piping, electrical, and civil disciplines
• Consult with clients, OEMs, suppliers, statutory authorities, and other stakeholders as required
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes, standards, and engineering procedures
• Operate in accordance with the company’s quality management system and engineering governance frameworks

Skills & Experience Required

• Accredited Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status, or eligibility to obtain
• Significant post graduate experience in mechanical engineering design within industrial sectors
• Demonstrated experience leading mechanical design on multidisciplinary projects
• Strong understanding of Australian standards, codes, and industry practices
• Proven experience preparing and checking engineering calculations using manual methods and industry standard software
• Practical experience with mechanical and piping design tools, such as AutoCAD / Plant 3D, E3D, Caesar II, AFT (or equivalent packages)
• Experience working with OEMs on equipment selection, specification, and integration into plant designs
• Ability to manage work to scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining high engineering quality
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and project stakeholders
• Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to team capability development

Security & Eligibility Requirements

• Australian Citizenship preferred, with the ability to obtain Defence clearance would be look upon favourably.

About KBR

At KBR, we deliver real solutions with real impact — from national Defence programs to critical infrastructure projects. You’ll join a supportive, people-first environment with opportunities to grow, lead, and innovate.

• Work on high-profile industrial and defence projects
• Industry-recognised technical leadership and expertise
• Flexible working arrangements
• Strong wellbeing and team culture
• Clear pathways for leadership or technical advancement

KBR values

We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower, We Are a Team of Teams - embody our people centric organisation.

Our culture, and our genuine focus on our people is a major factor in our success and we want you to be part of our journey.