Senior Mechanical Engineer — Industrial Design Lead (Perth)

KBR; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Strong wellbeing and team culture

Clear leadership/technical advancement

Job summary

KBR in Perth seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Industrial to lead mechanical design across diverse industrial projects. You will act as a technical authority, mentor engineers, and engage with clients and stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant, and innovative outcomes.

Role covers concept to detailed design and construction support, with focus on Australian standards, equipment integration, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status, or eligible 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.
• Proficient in mechanical and piping design tools such as AutoCAD / Plant 3D, E3D, Caesar II, AFT.
• Experience working with OEMs on equipment selection and integration into plant designs.
• Ability to manage work to scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining high engineering quality.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver mechanical engineering design across industrial projects with technical direction.
• Act as technical authority for mechanical and piping design ensuring quality and compliance.
• Plan and coordinate complex engineering tasks across multiple projects.
• Prepare, review, and approve mechanical designs, calculations, specs, reports, deliverables.
• Mentor and support engineers, designers and drafters.
• Review design calculations and drawings; perform independent checks.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams: process, piping, electrical, civil.
• Consult with clients, OEMs, authorities, stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement of design processes and standards.
• Follow the company quality management and governance frameworks.

Skills

CPEng status

Industry mechanical design experience

Lead multidisciplinary projects

Australian standards knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Engagement with clients

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/Plant 3D

E3D

Caesar II

AFT

Job description

KBR in Perth seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Industrial to lead mechanical design across diverse industrial projects. You will act as a technical authority, mentor engineers, and engage with clients and stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant, and innovative outcomes.

Role covers concept to detailed design and construction support, with focus on Australian standards, equipment integration, and multidisciplinary collaboration.