Mechanical Engineer, Water Infrastructure & Pump Systems

AECOM; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Christchurch is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Water team. You will contribute to mechanical design for three-waters and dam projects, including pump stations, pipelines and hydraulic systems, while working with experienced engineers across New Zealand and Australia.

You will gain hands-on experience solving real-world infrastructure challenges, supported by local experts and AECOM's global network.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 2+ years' experience in mechanical engineering, ideally within water, wastewater, industrial or infrastructure environments.
• Experience or exposure to pump station design, process piping design, pipe stress analysis, and mechanical equipment specification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical design solutions across three-waters and dam infrastructure projects with multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to the design of pump stations, pipelines, valves and related water infrastructure.
• Prepare and review mechanical design calculations, technical reports, specifications and drawings to industry standards.
• Undertake hydraulic assessments to support performance, reliability and resilience of assets.
• Support design reviews and QA processes, identifying discrepancies and driving improvements.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, electrical and process engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Provide guidance to graduate and early-career engineers and grow team capability.

Skills

Mechanical design

Water infrastructure

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

HAMMER

AutoCAD

Revit

AutoPIPE

Job description

AECOM in Christchurch is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Water team. You will contribute to mechanical design for three-waters and dam projects, including pump stations, pipelines and hydraulic systems, while working with experienced engineers across New Zealand and Australia.

You will gain hands-on experience solving real-world infrastructure challenges, supported by local experts and AECOM's global network.