Mechanical Engineer

Aurecon; Wellington; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Wellington, New Zealand, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to contribute to complex projects across the Fuels, Chemicals, Water, and Food & Beverage industries. You will work closely with clients and teams, balancing office design work with hands-on project experience. Ideal candidates have a degree in mechanical engineering and 4-7 years of relevant experience. Be part of a company committed to sustainability and innovation.

Benefits

Equitable-opportunity employer

Supportive work environment

Commitment to diversity

Qualifications

• 4–7 years’ post-graduate experience in mechanical design and delivery.
• Working knowledge of industrial pressure regulations and piping design standards.
• Experience in API650 bulk storage tanks or pressure vessel design is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to multi-discipline projects across Aotearoa and Australia.
• Work closely with clients and colleagues to solve challenges.
• Get out on site, strengthen relationships, and broaden experience.

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem-solving mindset

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Piping analysis software (AutoPIPE, PIPE-FLO)

Job description

Overview

Fuel your future with purpose – shape industry across Aotearoa and Australia.

Are you a mechanical engineer ready to make a bigger impact? Join our high-performing team and work on complex, meaningful projects that stretch across the Fuels, Chemicals, Water, and Food & Beverage industries. From concept design through to commissioning, you’ll help deliver technically sound, sustainable solutions that matter.

What you’ll do

As a Mechanical Engineer at Aurecon, you’ll contribute to multi-discipline projects across both Aotearoa and Australia, working closely with clients and colleagues to solve challenges with creativity and purpose. You’ll have the opportunity to get out on site, strengthen relationships, and broaden your experience in a hands-on environment.

What you’ll bring

• A degree in mechanical engineering

• 4–7 years’ post-graduate experience in mechanical design and delivery

• Working knowledge of industrial pressure regulations (PECPR) and piping design standards (e.g. ASME B31.3)

• Experience in API650 bulk storage tanks or pressure vessel design would be an advantage, but is not essential

• Experience with piping analysis software such as AutoPIPE, PIPE-FLO, or similar

• A problem-solving mindset and a drive to apply innovation to complex technical challenges

• Clear, confident communication skills – both written and verbal – tailored to a range of audiences

• A collaborative approach with a track record of contributing to high-performing project teams

• Ideally, experience leading small projects or work packages and an interest in stepping into project ownership

What excites you

• A blend of office-based design and on-site project work – you enjoy seeing your work come to life

• Visiting client and project sites around New Zealand

• Taking the next step into a client-facing or leadership role – whether as a project engineer, client leader, or future work winner

• Being part of a collaborative, multi-discipline team and gaining the confidence to lead your own projects

Why Aurecon?

At Aurecon, we’re committed to engineering a better future. In Aotearoa, our Energy & Industrial team is deeply engaged in projects that drive decarbonisation, support renewable energy transition, and uplift advanced industrial practices. You’ll be joining a team that values curiosity, initiative, and a genuine desire to shape a more sustainable, resilient future.

What’s in it for me?

You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident that your voice will be heard. We don\u2019t just claim that we\u2019re inclusive and innovative, it\u2019s proven by the independent awards and accreditations we have gained, and we\u2019re always seeking new ways to prove (and improve!) our commitment to diversity.

In May 2023 we were the first engineering company in Aotearoa to receive the Gender Tick, led by our people for our people.

Our Māori strategy (He Rautaki Māori) won two Good Design awards in 2022 for its outstanding contribution in bringing Te Āo Māori and digital innovation into operations and decision-making processes.

Ready to bring ideas to life? You may apply now. We are an equitable-opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives and the contribution that every one of our people makes to our culture. Put simply, we want you to bring your whole self!

We know that people from historically or currently marginalised backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don\u2019t match all the advertisement criteria exactly. If this advert has piqued your interest and your experience may not align fully then we still want to hear from you and encourage you to apply. Remember, it\u2019s your potential and how you bring ideas to life which are important.

Whakahā ngā whakaaro / Breathing life into our ideas, thoughts, views

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