Mechanical / Chemical Installation Engineer

Australian Drafting & Design is seeking an experienced Mechanical / Chemical Installation Engineer to support a major long-term project at one of Melbourne’s leading industrial processing facilities. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to significant plant improvement and installation projects within a large, established production environment. The successful candidate will be involved in the planning, design, coordination, and installation of mechanical and process equipment from initial assessment through to implementation and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan and coordinate mechanical and process installation activities.
- Conduct site assessments and review existing plant conditions.
- Develop installation methodologies and practical engineering solutions.
- Review equipment layouts, P&IDs;, technical drawings, and specifications.
- Support the design and modification of mechanical and chemical process systems.
- Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, engineers, and site personnel.
- Assist with equipment installation, testing, commissioning, and handover.
- Identify installation risks, constraints, and opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure work complies with relevant Australian Standards, project requirements, and site safety procedures.

Essential Requirements

- Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Between 3 and 10 years of relevant industry experience.




- Demonstrated experience in planning, design, installation, maintenance, or project engineering.
- Strong understanding of industrial plant, mechanical equipment, piping, and process systems.
- Ability to interpret P&IDs;, layouts, fabrication drawings, and technical specifications.
- Robust communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary project team.

Desirable Experience

- Experience within large-scale manufacturing, food processing, chemical processing, or other industrial environments.
- Exposure to brownfield projects, plant upgrades, shutdowns, or commissioning.
- Experience with conveyors, compressors, centrifugal equipment, pumps, piping, or similar process equipment.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar engineering software.

The Opportunity

This is a long-term contract opportunity to work on important plant upgrade and installation projects within one of Melbourne’s leading industrial processing operations. The position offers stable project work, direct involvement in major engineering activities, and the opportunity to contribute to the continued improvement of an established production facility.

Remuneration will be negotiated based on experience and capability.

Applicants must have appropriate Australian working rights.

To apply, please submit your current CV outlining your relevant mechanical, chemical, process, and installation experience

📌 Mechanical / Chemical Installation Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Australian Drafting u0026 Design
📍 Melbourne