Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer — Mining & Processing

MER Group; North Sydney Council; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid/Remote options

Career development

Job summary

MER Group is seeking a Senior to Principal Mechanical Engineer to deliver mechanical design for mineral processing plants and mining infrastructure across Australia and internationally. The role blends hands-on design with technical leadership and client engagement.

You'll mentor engineers, lead key packages and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams. Flexible work arrangements apply with site visits as needed to support project delivery and client goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of mineral processing equipment, piping systems, materials handling infrastructure and applicable standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of mechanical engineering design across mineral processing and mining infrastructure projects.
• Develop, review and approve designs for processing equipment, piping systems, materials handling infrastructure and associated mechanical systems.
• Work closely with structural, civil, electrical, geotechnical and process engineers to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Plan and execute feasibility studies, technical investigations, engineering reviews and risk assessments.
• Contribute to project planning, scope development, scheduling, budgeting and resource management.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to graduate, junior and intermediate engineers.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders and contribute to successful project outcomes.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian standards, engineering best practice, safety requirements and environmental obligations.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering quality, systems and project delivery.
• For Principal-level candidates, provide technical governance and discipline leadership across multiple projects and support the growth of the mechanical engineering team.

Skills

Mechanical design

Team leadership

Cross-discipline collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

MER Group is seeking a Senior to Principal Mechanical Engineer to deliver mechanical design for mineral processing plants and mining infrastructure across Australia and internationally. The role blends hands-on design with technical leadership and client engagement.

You'll mentor engineers, lead key packages and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams. Flexible work arrangements apply with site visits as needed to support project delivery and client goals.