Senior Mechanical Engineer - Energy & Industrial Leader

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

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer in its Energy & Industrial team in New Zealand. You will lead mechanical engineering work across brownfield and sustaining projects, develop options for clients, and guide projects from studies to delivery.

You will build client relationships and mentor engineers while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. You will travel to client sites across New Zealand to stay connected with operations and deliver practical engineering outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer with experience in industrial, manufacturing, dairy, food & beverage, energy, or processing environments.
• Experience leading projects or workstreams.
• Ability to assess technical options and communicate recommendations clearly.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working within brownfield or operating industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering work across brownfield and sustaining capital projects.
• Develop and assess engineering options, providing clear recommendations to clients.
• Guide projects from early-stage studies through to delivery and site support.
• Build strong relationships with clients and key project stakeholders.
• Work alongside multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to the growth of our mechanical capability.
• Travel to client sites across New Zealand to support projects and maintain a strong understanding of client operations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client engagement

Brownfield experience

Mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Aurecon is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer in its Energy & Industrial team in New Zealand. You will lead mechanical engineering work across brownfield and sustaining projects, develop options for clients, and guide projects from studies to delivery.

You will build client relationships and mentor engineers while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. You will travel to client sites across New Zealand to stay connected with operations and deliver practical engineering outcomes.