Senior Mechanical Engineer

CPC Engineering is proudly West Australian owned and operated and has been providing Design, Construction, and Maintenance services for over 5 decades. We are urgently seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing Perth team.

About the Role
This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal role within our Design & Project Engineering team, driving high-quality engineering outcomes across Process Plant Design for both Greenfields and Brownfields minerals projects. You'll work closely with our Engineering Manager, bringing hands-on technical expertise to real, tangible project outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Performing design calculations for minerals processing plants — flotation, carbon-in-leach circuits, pumping systems, and conveyors
• Delivering complete engineering packages: datasheets, equipment specifications, layout development, and drawing reviews
• Applying sound engineering theory and practice to solve real-world project challenges
• Leveraging your bulk solids handling and conveyor design expertise
• Managing multiple concurrent projects with autonomy and ownership
• Getting involved on-site to support construction and commissioning when required

What You'll Bring

• A tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• 8+ years' experience in mining and minerals processing, ideally across gold and copper projects
• A strong technical background with the confidence to review and guide design outputs
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Sharp attention to detail and strong organisational skills to juggle competing priorities
• Proficiency in engineering design tools (Fluid flow, Sidewinder, or similar)
• Exposure to both greenfield and brownfield environments
• Familiarity with Australian and international codes and standards

Why CPC Engineering?

• Join a collaborative, high-performing team of genuine technical experts
• Work on landmark projects in the minerals sector alongside major industry players
• Be part of a true design-and-construct business — see your work through from concept to completion
• Enjoy variety across a range of project scales and scopes
• Real career growth in a dynamic, fast-paced EPCM/EPC environment
• 9-day compressed fortnight for genuine work-life balance

Apply today and our Talent and Resources Team will be in contact for an initial confidential chat.