Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mining & Materials Handling

EMtek; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Central office location

Career development opportunities

Job summary

EMtek is a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering mechanical and project management services across mining and resources. We’re seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to lead projects from concept through to detailed design, ensuring compliance with Australian standards and client requirements.

You will mentor engineers, manage budgets and schedules, and collaborate with civil, electrical, and process teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ mechanical engineering experience in mining/resources.
• Proven bulk materials handling design experience.
• Ability to work across civil, structural, electrical and process disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on EMtek projects.
• Lead mechanical projects from concept to detailed design.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations and documentation.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and quality on smaller projects.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project leadership

Bulk materials handling

Conveyor design

Piping systems

Safety in design

HAZOP

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

EMtek is a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering mechanical and project management services across mining and resources. We’re seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to lead projects from concept through to detailed design, ensuring compliance with Australian standards and client requirements.

You will mentor engineers, manage budgets and schedules, and collaborate with civil, electrical, and process teams.