Industrial Mechanical Engineer

Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd in Wellington is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Energy & Industrial team, delivering mechanical engineering work across brownfield and sustaining capital projects for leading NZ clients. You will engage with clients and project teams, assess options, and deliver practical engineering recommendations.

The role blends office work, site visits, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to solve challenges.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer with experience in industrial, manufacturing, energy processing environments.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and sound engineering judgement.
• Experience delivering engineering projects and working with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical engineering work across brownfield and sustaining capital projects.
• Develop and assess engineering options, providing practical recommendations to clients and project teams.
• Contribute to projects from early-stage studies through to delivery and site support.
• Build relationships with clients, contractors and project teams.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver project outcomes.
• Apply engineering judgement to solve operational and technical challenges.
• Travel to client sites across New Zealand to support projects.

Skills

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Engineer – Energy & Industrial

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What you'll do

As a Mechanical Engineer in our Energy & Industrial team , you'll work with some of New Zealand's leading industrial organisations to deliver projects that improve, upgrade and expand critical assets.

This role combines office-based engineering, client engagement and regular site involvement. You'll work closely with clients and project teams to assess options, solve engineering challenges and help deliver successful outcomes.

You'll:

• Deliver mechanical engineering work across brownfield and sustaining capital projects.
• Develop and assess engineering options, supporting practical recommendations for clients and project teams.
• Contribute to projects from early-stage studies through to delivery and site support.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Work alongside multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Apply sound engineering judgement to solve operational and technical challenges.
• Travel to client sites across New Zealand to support projects and gain a strong understanding of client operations.

Is this role right for you?

This role offers a balance of technical engineering, client interaction and practical problem solving.

While you'll still be involved in engineering calculations, technical documentation and design deliverables, you'll also spend time understanding how industrial facilities operate, working directly with clients, and helping turn project requirements into practical engineering outcomes.

We're looking for an engineer who enjoys getting out from behind the desk, learning how facilities work in the real world, and collaborating with clients and project teams to deliver solutions that make a difference.

You’ll be equally comfortable contributing to technical delivery, engaging with stakeholders on site, and applying sound engineering judgement to help solve complex industrial challenges.

What you'll bring

You're a degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer with experience in industrial, manufacturing, dairy, food & beverage, energy, or processing environments.

You’ll also bring:

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and sound engineering judgement.
• Experience delivering engineering projects, work packages or technical studies.
• The ability to assess technical options and communicate recommendations clearly.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working within brownfield or operating industrial environments.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Consulting and/or site-based experience within process industries will be highly regarded.

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You'll tackle some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges in an environment that supports your ambitions and gives you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives and encourage our people to bring their whole selves to work.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and Asia.

We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here, to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

Ready for your next adventure?

We value diverse experiences and welcome applications from people with different backgrounds and career paths.

We also support flexible working arrangements and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process.

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI.

We're most interested in your individual thinking and experiences, so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.

Te whakahā i ngā whakaaro | Breathing life into our ideas, thoughts, views

Kia māia, kia kaha, mahi tahi | Be bold, be strong, work as one