Job Description

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Mining & Minerals
n Bulk Materials Handling | Discrete Element Modelling (DEM) | Mining Infrastructure | Leadership Opportunity

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Location: Brisbane, QLD
n Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
n Level: Principal Engineer
n Industry: Mining & Minerals, Bulk Materials Handling, Process Infrastructure, Resources

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Lead Complex Bulk Materials Handling Projects Across the Mining Sector

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An established engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join its growing Mining & Minerals team in Brisbane.

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This is a strategic hire for the business, offering the opportunity to become a key technical leader within a high-performing engineering group delivering major mining and mineral processing projects across Australia and internationally.

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The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in bulk materials handling, material flow analysis, and discrete element modelling (DEM), while also contributing to future team growth, mentoring, and leadership initiatives.

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With a strong pipeline of mining, minerals processing, and heavy industrial projects, this role offers the opportunity to influence project outcomes from concept design through to detailed engineering and operational optimisation.

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The Opportunity

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As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will provide technical leadership on complex materials handling systems while partnering with multidisciplinary teams across mining, minerals processing, infrastructure, ports, and heavy industry projects.

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You will be recognised as a subject matter expert in bulk solids handling and material flow behaviour, supporting clients with technically challenging projects involving the transportation, storage, processing, and handling of bulk commodities.

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This position has been identified as an important future leadership hire, offering a genuine pathway into senior technical and management leadership within the business.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead the mechanical design and delivery of bulk materials handling systems for mining and minerals projects.
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- Provide technical expertise in material flow analysis and bulk solids behaviour.
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- Undertake and review Discrete Element Modelling (DEM) studies for complex material handling applications.
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- Deliver engineering assessments relating to:n n
- Conveying Systems
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- Transfer Chutes
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- Stockyards
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- Crushers
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- Screens
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- Feeders
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- Bins and Hoppers
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- Reclaim Systems
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- Ship Loading and Port Infrastructure
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- Develop innovative solutions to improve operational performance, reliability, and maintainability.
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- Engage directly with mining companies, EPCM contractors, and project stakeholders.
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- Provide technical mentoring and guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.
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- Support business development, proposal preparation, and client relationship management activities.
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- Contribute to strategic growth initiatives within the Mining & Minerals division.
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Required Experience

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- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
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- Significant experience within the mining, minerals processing, resources, or heavy industrial sectors.
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- Proven expertise in Bulk Materials Handling (BMH) design and engineering.
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- Strong understanding of bulk solids behaviour and material flow characteristics.
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- Hands-on experience with Discrete Element Modelling (DEM) software and methodologies.
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- Experience delivering engineering solutions for:n n
- Conveyors
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- Transfer Chutes
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- Material Handling Systems
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- Processing Facilities
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- Mining Infrastructure
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- Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and complex engineering projects.
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Why Join?

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- Join a recognised engineering consultancy with a strong reputation in Mining & Minerals.
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- Lead technically challenging projects across Australia and globally.
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- Influence the future direction of a growing engineering team.
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- Clear pathway into Technical Director, Team Leader, or Operational Leadership positions.
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- Work alongside highly respected industry specialists.
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- Access major mining, infrastructure, and industrial projects.
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- Competitive salary package with long-term career growth opportunities.
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About the Company

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This consultancy delivers specialist engineering solutions across the mining, minerals, energy, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. With continued investment in its Mining & Minerals capability, the business is seeking experienced leaders who can combine technical excellence with robust client engagement and team development skills.

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The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the next phase of growth for the team while delivering impactful engineering solutions for some of the industry's largest operators and project developers.

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Desired Skills and Experience
n Principal Mechanical Engineer - Mining & Minerals
n Bulk Materials Handling | Discrete Element Modelling (DEM) | Mining Infrastructure | Leadership Opportunity
n Location: Brisbane, QLD
n Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
n Level: Principal Engineer
n Industry: Mining & Minerals, Bulk Materials Handling, Process Infrastructure, Resources
n Lead Complex Bulk Materials Handling Projects Across the Mining Sector
n An established engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join its growing Mining & Minerals team in Brisbane.
n This is a strategic hire for the business,



offering the opportunity to become a key technical leader within a high-performing engineering group delivering major mining and mineral processing projects across Australia and internationally.
n The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in bulk materials handling, material flow analysis, and discrete element modelling (DEM), while also contributing to future team growth, mentoring, and leadership initiatives.
n With a strong pipeline of mining, minerals processing, and heavy industrial projects, this role offers the opportunity to influence project outcomes from concept design through to detailed engineering and operational optimisation.
n As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will provide technical leadership on complex materials handling systems while partnering with multidisciplinary teams across mining, minerals processing, infrastructure, ports, and heavy industry projects.
n You will be recognised as a subject matter expert in bulk solids handling and material flow behaviour, supporting clients with technically challenging projects involving the transportation, storage, processing, and handling of bulk commodities.
n This position has been identified as an important future leadership hire, offering a genuine pathway into senior technical and management leadership within the business.
n Lead the mechanical design and delivery of bulk materials handling systems for mining and minerals projects.
n Provide technical expertise in material flow analysis and bulk solids behaviour.
n Undertake and review Discrete Element Modelling (DEM) studies for complex material handling applications.
n Deliver engineering assessments relating to:
n Conveying Systems
n Transfer Chutes
n Stockyards
n Crushers
n Screens
n Feeders
n Bins and Hoppers
n Reclaim Systems
n Ship Loading and Port Infrastructure
n Develop innovative solutions to improve operational performance, reliability, and maintainability.
n Engage directly with mining companies, EPCM contractors, and project stakeholders.
n Provide technical mentoring and guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.
n Support business development, proposal preparation, and client relationship management activities.
n Contribute to strategic growth initiatives within the Mining & Minerals division.
n Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
n Significant experience within the mining, minerals processing, resources, or heavy industrial sectors.
n Proven expertise in Bulk Materials Handling (BMH) design and engineering.
n Strong understanding of bulk solids behaviour and material flow characteristics.
n Hands-on experience with Discrete Element Modelling (DEM) software and methodologies.
n Experience delivering engineering solutions for:
n Conveyors
n Transfer Chutes
n Material Handling Systems
n Processing Facilities
n Mining Infrastructure
n Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
n Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and complex engineering projects.

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📌 Principal Mechanical Engineer (Mining), Brisbane (Queensland)
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