Lead Mechanical Engineer

In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for the design, technical assurance, and delivery of critical water infrastructure solutions supporting large-scale mining and industrial operations. This is an excellent opportunity to combine technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery on complex and challenging projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of design engineers and technical professionals.
• Develop water management strategies and review water management plans throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare project scopes, technical specifications, design reports, and engineering documentation.
• Provide technical guidance to project engineers, consultants, contractors, and design teams.
• Undertake hydraulic modelling and calculations for pipelines, borefields, pump stations, tanks, ponds, and associated water infrastructure.
• Oversee the preparation of construction drawings, pipeline schematics, P&IDs, general arrangements, quantity estimates, and equipment selection.
• Facilitate design reviews, site inspections, and stakeholder workshops.
• Contribute to capital cost estimates, MTOs, and project planning activities.
• Support operational readiness requirements and construction-phase technical queries.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable Australian standards, statutory requirements, and industry best practice.
• Communicate design progress, risks, issues, and changes effectively to internal and external stakeholders.

About You

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (preferred), Civil Engineering, or Chemical Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in mechanical piping systems and pipeline design.
• Strong exposure to mining, resources, water infrastructure, or engineering consultancy environments.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage technical deliverables.
• Solid understanding of Australian standards and regulatory requirements relevant to mining and water infrastructure.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to deliver quality outcomes within project schedules.
• Full Australian working rights are essential.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR CITIZENSHIP WITHIN AUSTRALIA.
 
 
For more information on the role, the client or the project please click 'APPLY NOW',or contact Yvonne Boczula on [email protected] or call [0455 961 073](tel:0455 961 073).