Beca is a collaborative team of 300+ water sector specialists, passionate about designing and delivering smart, resilient outcomes that help build healthy communities and sustainable outcomes throughout urban and regional Australia.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our national water business. You will have extensive experience delivering complex engineering solutions in the water sector and a proven track record in mechanical design, commissioning and operations, and troubleshooting across large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
* 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.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project outcomes.
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.