Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Infrastructure

About the role

Aurecon's Water team is growing across Australia and is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its NSW team, based from the Sydney, Newcastle or Canberra office. The role leads the mechanical design and delivery of water infrastructure projects, mentors junior engineers and works across a national network. It is described as more than a project role, offering a path toward a technical leadership position.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and delivery of water infrastructure projects
• Provide technical oversight across pumps, valves, pipelines and treatment assets
• Support projects across the full lifecycle, from planning and concept design through to detailed design and delivery
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers
• Work closely with clients and build strong, trusted relationships
• Contribute to bids, proposals and business development
• Collaborate with interstate teams (VIC, SA, QLD, WA) to deliver integrated solutions
• Drive technical excellence and continuously improve delivery standards

Required profile

• 8+ years' experience in mechanical engineering
• Strong background in water infrastructure, including pumps, valves and mechanical systems, and treatment and supply infrastructure
• Experience in a consulting or project delivery environment
• Proven ability to lead or mentor engineers
• Experience on multidisciplinary projects
• Chartered Engineer (CPEng) / RPEV registration; RPEQ highly regarded
• Established client networks or industry relationships are beneficial