About the Company A true Brisbane success story, Promech Engineering is one of the fastest-growing engineering consultancies in the region. With a strong reputation and proven track record for delivering high-quality, high-value solutions, Promech provides multidisciplinary engineering design and project management services across the oil & gas, petrochemical, mining & minerals processing, and water & wastewater sectors.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth, Promech Engineering is seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to join its tight-knit team in Toowong.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you will provide high-level mechanical engineering expertise across small, medium and large-scale alternative fuels, petrochemical and oil & gas projects, both within Australia and internationally.

You will play a key role in leading mechanical engineering delivery, providing technical direction and mentoring less experienced engineers while working closely with clients, project teams, suppliers and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and oversee mechanical engineering design across complex projects
- Provide technical leadership and direction across mechanical engineering disciplines
- Deliver and verify mechanical design for tanks, pressure vessels, piping systems and minor structural frames/supports
- Perform and review design calculations to ensure fitness for purpose and compliance
- Prepare and review engineering design reports, calculations and technical documentation
- Develop technical specifications for mechanical and process equipment, valves and instrumentation
- Review and technically evaluate supplier and subcontractor proposals
- Engage with and manage suppliers and subcontractors to ensure technical requirements are met




- Provide technical input across projects from concept through to detailed design and fabrication
- Maintain robust working relationships with clients and project stakeholders
- Mentor and support the development of less experienced engineers
- Ensure compliance with company procedures and the Quality Management System (QMS)

About You

- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (essential)
- RPEQ registration (essential)
- 15+ years' relevant mechanical engineering experience
- Demonstrated experience leading and delivering mechanical design from concept through to fabrication
- Strong experience in petrochemical, alternative fuels, oil & gas or minerals refining environments
- Strong working knowledge of relevant codes and standards, including AS 1210, ASME VIII, AS 4041 and ASME B31.3
- Strong grounding in first-principles mechanical design
- Experience in mechanical equipment selection and specification
- Package engineering experience for mechanical plant
- Broad multidisciplinary engineering understanding
- Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring experience
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

The Benefits

- Permanent, full-time opportunity
- Market-leading remuneration package
- Principal-level technical leadership prospect
- Work on real, detailed engineering projects that progress through to construction, with all detailed design completed locally — no offshoring
- Strong team culture built on respect, teamwork and integrity
- Exposure to diverse and technically engaging projects across Australia and internationally

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence If you are interested in this role please apply now via the link or contact Michael Berger on (07) 3041 4212 3041 4212).Look forward to hearing from you.

📌 Principal Mechanical Engineer (Brisbane)
🏢 Talent Blueprint
📍 Brisbane