Senior Mechanical / Piping Engineer – Industrial Mechanical Practice 

At Aurecon, we are engineering optimists who see the world differently. We ask what's possible and turn ideas into impact. Here, you'll bring your expertise to challenges that matter, alongside people who think boldly and are determined to make a difference. 

What you'll do 

As a Senior Mechanical / Piping Engineer in our Industrial Mechanical Practice based in Melbourne or Adelaide, you'll take on detailed mechanical and piping engineering design across oil & gas, minerals & metals, industrial process, power, defence, water and data centre projects, helping shape solutions for our clients and communities. You'll work across disciplines, test ideas and find better ways to solve complex engineering problems.

Your role will include, but not be limited to, opportunities to: 

• Deliver detailed mechanical and piping engineering design for piping and pumped systems, pressure equipment and pipelines 

• Carry out piping and mechanical engineering analysis that supports sound design decisions 

• Select and specify mechanical equipment and contribute to equipment engineering design 

• Support engineering design management and guide engineers and designers on project deliverables 

• Work with multidisciplinary teams and clients to solve technical challenges from concept to delivery 

Your experience and expertise 

• A relevant mechanical engineering qualification is essential 

• Eligibility for Chartered status with Engineers Australia is highly regarded 

• 5 to 7 years' post-graduate industrial engineering experience in oil & gas, minerals & metals, industrial process, power, defence and/or water industries  

• Detailed mechanical/piping engineering experience, ideally with some engineering management or supervisory experience 

• Experience in one or more of: piping and pumped systems, piping and pressure equipment engineering design/stress analysis, pipelines 
• Knowledge of piping stress analysis software such as Bentley AutoPIPE and/ or CAESAR II is required 
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills 

How we support your growth 

Engineering possibilities for your career means having room to shape what comes next. You bring your ambition and commitment to lifelong learning, and we provide the foundation and development to help you turn your aspirations into achievement. 

The Aurecon Way guides how we think, act and work together, what we value and how we invest in our people. You'll be part of a culture built on clear expectations, optimism and determination, where you can feel safe, included and empowered to speak openly, think boldly and deliver brilliantly. 

Who we are 

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way. 

Ready to engineer possibilities? 

If this sounds like your next step, we'd love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements.  

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We're interested in your thinking and experience, so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.