Senior Mechanical Engineer – Water Infrastructure & Digital Delivery

GHD Pty Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD Pty Ltd in Western Australia is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Water Digital Delivery Group and drive mechanical design for water utilities, local government, and resources clients. You will apply extensive water/wastewater experience to deliver robust and compliant solutions.

You will mentor junior engineers, develop detailed designs, and coordinate with stakeholders to manage scope, budget and schedule while upholding design standards and industry codes.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering, recognized in Australia.
• 8+ years’ experience as a mechanical engineer, working on water/wastewater treatment or transfer projects.
• Experience drafting technical specifications and datasheets for mechanical equipment for water and wastewater treatment.
• Knowledge of hydraulic principles and hydraulic system design, including pump calculations.
• Knowledge of Australian and international pumping and piping design codes.

Responsibilities

• Leading and/or contributing to high quality multi-disciplinary technical outcomes.
• Leading the technical design development of mechanical aspects of systems and equipment for projects as a senior member of the water business group.
• Development of detailed project plans outlining scope, timeline, budget, and resource requirements.
• Client collaboration to foster ongoing relationships, define project requirements, address concerns, provide technical expertise, and deliver water/wastewater solutions.
• Leading and/or contributing to winning work and market-led innovative offerings.
• Managing time and resources to achieve financial targets within projects with respect to new work and chargeable time.
• Fostering the development of junior mechanical engineers, both regionally and nationally.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client collaboration

Mechanical design

Documentation/writing

Hydraulic design

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree (Australia)

Tools

WANDA

CAESAR II

ASME codes

Job description

GHD Pty Ltd in Western Australia is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Water Digital Delivery Group and drive mechanical design for water utilities, local government, and resources clients. You will apply extensive water/wastewater experience to deliver robust and compliant solutions.

You will mentor junior engineers, develop detailed designs, and coordinate with stakeholders to manage scope, budget and schedule while upholding design standards and industry codes.