Senior/Associate Mechanical Engineer
* Lead complex engineering solutions across large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects
* Apply deep expertise in mechanical design, commissioning, and process optimisation
* Enjoy flexible working, career development, and a collaborative team culture
Beca HunterH2O
Beca HunterH2O is the Australian water business of one of Asia Pacific's largest independent advisory, design and engineering consultancies, Beca.
We are a formidable team of more than 300 water specialists, passionate about creating healthy and sustainable communities wherever we work. Using our deep knowledge and broad capabilities, we collaborate with our clients through city and regional offices located in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Tamworth, Brisbane and Fiji.
By combining the expertise of our dedicated water professionals with access to over 4,000 multi-disciplinary specialists, we bring the best of Beca to our clients. With our purpose to make everyday better, and our four values of partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care at the heart of everything we do, we are proud to realise our vision of "Creative people together transforming our world."
The opportunity
We're looking for a Senior or Associate Mechanical Engineer to deliver complex engineering solutions across water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment plants and pump stations (>500L/s).
In this role, you'll take ownership of mechanical design and commissioning, select and specify equipment, optimise processes, support construction, and manage risk in line with WHS and industry standards. You'll also guide teams through every project phase from planning to operational handover.
You'll provide expert oversight on mechanical design and installation, contribute to bids and tenders by reviewing documentation and refining cost estimates, and collaborate with procurement teams to define scopes and engage vendors. Building strong client relationships and acting as a key technical contact will be central to your role, along with mentoring junior engineers, driving continuous improvement, and championing innovation to ensure successful project outcomes.
About you
You're ideally a Chartered Professional Engineer with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (or a related discipline) and bring proven leadership in mechanical design for water and wastewater treatment projects. You possess strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, are familiar with digital engineering platforms such as BIM and Revit and can perform effectively under pressure while managing competing priorities. You also demonstrate excellent technical writing and organisational skills, along with a genuine passion for mentoring and team development.
A career with Beca will provide you with:
* 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 shareholder 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. Work alongside industry leaders and gain hands-on experience to empower your career potential
Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.
Ready to make the move?
Apply now if you want to make every day better. Apply online today If you have any questions, you can find out more about our people and projects by visiting