Senior Industrial Mechanical Engineer

Aurecon; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon in Wellington seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to deliver multidisciplinary projects in energy and industrial sectors, from concept through commissioning.

You will mentor junior engineers, lead piping and mechanical design, and travel across New Zealand to client sites, collaborating with clients and stakeholders to solve complex challenges.

The role requires a Washington Accord recognised Mechanical Engineering degree and about 7+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering recognised under the Washington Accord.
• Around 7+ years' experience in mechanical engineering within industrial, manufacturing, energy or related sectors.
• Experience delivering multidisciplinary engineering projects with strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Technical capability in mechanical and piping system design, including hygienic and pressure piping systems, surge analysis, pipe stress and hydraulic analysis.
• Familiarity with PECPR requirements, AS/NZS 1170, the ASME B31 suite of codes, or equivalent engineering standards.
• Experience using, or a willingness to learn, specialist piping software such as AutoPIPE, PIPE-FLO or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of small to medium-sized projects from concept through to commissioning, ensuring successful outcomes for clients and the business.
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise across industrial facilities, including detailed mechanical and piping design, technical specifications, and drawing management.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams, taking ownership of technical delivery and developing into future project and commissioning leadership opportunities.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, helping build capability across the team.
• Develop strong relationships with clients while contributing to proposals, project planning and technical problem-solving.
• Travel to client and project sites across New Zealand, gaining hands-on exposure to industrial mechanical plant and construction activities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Washington Accord)

Tools

AutoPIPE

PIPE-FLO

Job description

Senior 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 Senior Mechanical Engineer in our Energy & Industrial team based in Wellington, you'll help deliver projects that power New Zealand's industrial future. Working alongside experienced engineers and project leaders, you'll contribute to complex multidisciplinary projects, build trusted client relationships, and develop innovative mechanical engineering solutions across a diverse range of industrial sectors.

• Lead the delivery of small to medium‑sized engineering projects from concept through to commissioning, ensuring successful outcomes for clients and the business.
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise across industrial facilities, including detailed mechanical and piping design, technical specifications, and drawing management.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams, taking ownership of technical delivery and developing into future project and commissioning leadership opportunities.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, helping build capability across the team.
• Develop strong relationships with clients while contributing to proposals, project planning and technical problem‑solving.
• Travel to client and project sites across New Zealand, gaining hands‑on exposure to industrial mechanical plant and construction activities.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering recognised under the Washington Accord.
• Around 7+ years' experience in mechanical engineering within industrial, manufacturing, energy or related sectors.
• Experience delivering multidisciplinary engineering projects with strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Technical capability in mechanical and piping system design, including hygienic and pressure piping systems, surge analysis, pipe stress and hydraulic analysis.
• Familiarity with PECPR requirements, AS/NZS 1170, the ASME B31 suite of codes, or equivalent engineering standards.
• Experience using, or a willingness to learn, specialist piping software such as AutoPIPE, PIPE‑FLO or similar.
• A collaborative mindset, strong communication skills and a willingness to travel to project sites across New Zealand.

How We Support Your Growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

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.

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