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 ****, ASME VIII, AS **** 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 opportunity
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 interesting projects across Australia and internationally
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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📌 Principal Mechanical Engineer (Queensland)
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