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Senior / principal mechanical engineer - dams

Newcastle
Bendigo Advertiser
Mechanical Engineer
Posted: 1 December
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Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer - Dams

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Company Description

“Supported by people, local and global communities who are not only willing to guide but also nurture professional development and leadership” – Dominique Keirens, Technical Director – Water Gold Coast, QLD.

Come grow with us. Balancing the world’s need for safe, reliable water with protecting this critical natural resource for the future requires a deep understanding of interconnected systems. We work with clients across the entire project life cycle — from initial planning studies through final construction and operations and maintenance services — on both traditional and alternative project-delivery options (design-build, public-private partnerships and financing). With a robust design and construction division, AECOM offers a unique perspective on designing projects that are fully constructible. Everyone belongs at AECOM. We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.


Job Description

AECOM is delivering some of Australia’s most critical water infrastructure projects. With major investment in dam infrastructure and long-term partnerships with dam owners nationwide, we offer an unparalleled opportunity to work on complex and high-impact projects across the country. As part of our industry leading Dams team, you’ll contribute to feasibility studies, design, construction, and asset management, collaborating with specialists nationally and internationally to develop sustainable water solutions and mentor the next generation of engineers. With AECOM’s flexibility, you can base yourself in the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Newcastle, Sydney, Perth or Melbourne offices.


How You’ll Make a Difference

Responsibilities:

* Mechanical engineering design for dam operations and equipment integration.
* Inspection, investigation and condition assessment of existing dams.
* Construction support services including inspection of works, evaluation of quality control and quality assurance data, and construction reporting.
* Preparation of tenders and proposals and providing mentoring.


Qualifications

The qualities that help you thrive:

* Demonstrated capability in mechanical design, including the preparation of design reports, design drawings and specifications, ideally within the dam industry.
* A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (essential).
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong collaboration and relationship-building with internal stakeholders, clients and local industry.
* Positive attitude, seeing challenges as opportunities to innovate.


Additional Information

Flexibility in work arrangements, alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid options. Up to 6 additional weeks of annual leave per year, volunteer and representation leave, flex public holidays, and replacement of public holidays.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.


AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unparalleled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, believing in each person’s potential.

Traditional Owners and Custodians acknowledgement: AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging.

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