Senior Mechanical Engineer
We are seeking a professional with extensive experience delivering complex engineering solutions in the water sector. This role requires a proven track record in mechanical design, commissioning and operations, and troubleshooting across large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
About the Opportunity
* This is an exciting opportunity to join our national water business as a Senior Mechanical Engineer. The successful candidate will have experience leading project delivery teams, including oversight of mechanical design intent, equipment selection and installation practices.
* The ideal candidate will have strong technical leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and experience working with clients and stakeholders.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for providing technical leadership during project delivery, collaborating with bid teams, and working closely with procurement teams to define scopes and engage vendors.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Provide technical leadership during project delivery, including oversight of mechanical design intent, equipment selection and installation practices.
* Collaborate with bid teams to ensure alignment of mechanical design during tender phases; review technical documentation; refine cost estimates; and develop competitive proposals.
* Work closely with procurement teams to define scopes, engage vendors (including RFQ processes), and coordinate equipment selection.
* Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders—acting as a key technical liaison to present solutions confidently and ensure stakeholder satisfaction.
* Mentor junior staff; manage client relationships; evaluate tenders; develop contract documentation; and drive innovation on high-value projects.
Proven leadership in mechanical design for water or wastewater treatment projects is essential. Strong communication skills, stakeholder engagement experience, familiarity with digital engineering platforms (such as BIM/Revit), and the ability to deliver under pressure are highly regarded.
What We Offer
* Flexibility & Wellbeing: We recognise that achieving a work-life balance is unique to everyone. Enjoy flexible working options to manage your personal and family priorities, along with dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement.
* Belonging & Ownership: Join a diverse and inclusive team where collaboration and creativity thrive. Bring your whole self to work and take advantage of unique opportunities to share in our collective success.
* Parental Leave: Take time for what matters most with up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, inclusive of all genders.
* Career Growth & Development: Your growth is our priority Benefit from continuous learning through our training programmes and support for professional accreditation, including pathways to Chartership with Engineers Australia.