Lead Mechanical Engineer – Industrial

About the role

Aurecon is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership on industrial projects in Perth. You will focus on pumps, pump stations, pipelines and piping systems for mining, resources, water and defence clients, delivering safe and compliant solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design delivery for pumping and piping/pipeline packages from concept through construction support.
• Develop and review datasheets, specifications, scopes of work, design reports, calculations and drawings.
• Provide technical leadership on pump selection, hydraulics, NPSH, controls, operability and maintainability.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces (process, civil/structural, electrical/EI&C, drafting/BIM) and manage inputs from distributed/offshore teams.
• Support project delivery to schedule and budget, managing scope, risk and priorities across multiple work fronts.
• Drive Safety in Design and constructability, working closely with site stakeholders, contractors and vendors.
• Mentor junior engineers and uplift team capability.

Required profile

• Strong background in industrial mechanical engineering within mining, resources, water or defence environments.
• Proven experience leading pumps, pipelines and piping scopes, including design reviews and vendor coordination.
• Experience delivering work in accordance with Australian legislation, Australian Standards and client specifications.
• Confidence working across project fundamentals such as scope definition, cost and schedule inputs.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions‑focused approach.

Required skills

• Mechanical design
• Pump selection and hydraulic analysis
• NPSH calculations
• Piping and pipeline design
• BIM coordination
• Compliance with Australian Standards