Job Description

In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for the design, technical assurance, and delivery of critical water infrastructure solutions supporting large-scale mining and industrial operations. This is an excellent opportunity to combine technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery on complex and challenging projects.n
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- Lead and mentor a team of design engineers and technical professionals.
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- Develop water management strategies and review water management plans throughout the project lifecycle.
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- Prepare project scopes, technical specifications, design reports, and engineering documentation.
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- Provide technical guidance to project engineers, consultants, contractors, and design teams.
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- Undertake hydraulic modelling and calculations for pipelines, borefields, pump stations, tanks, ponds, and associated water infrastructure.
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- Oversee the preparation of construction drawings, pipeline schematics, P&IDs;, general arrangements, quantity estimates, and equipment selection.
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- Facilitate design reviews, site inspections, and stakeholder workshops.
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- Contribute to capital cost estimates, MTOs, and project planning activities.
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- Support operational readiness requirements and construction-phase technical queries.
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- Ensure designs comply with applicable Australian standards, statutory requirements, and industry best practice.
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- Communicate design progress, risks, issues, and changes effectively to internal and external stakeholders.
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About You n

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- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (preferred), Civil Engineering, or Chemical Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia.
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- Minimum 10 years' experience in mechanical piping systems and pipeline design.
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- Strong exposure to mining, resources, water infrastructure, or engineering consultancy environments.
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- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage technical deliverables.
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- Solid understanding of Australian standards and regulatory requirements relevant to mining and water infrastructure.
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- Robust analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
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- High attention to detail and ability to deliver quality outcomes within project schedules.
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- Full Australian working rights are essential.
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ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR CITIZENSHIP WITHIN AUSTRALIA. n
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nFor more information on the role, the client or the project please click 'APPLY NOW', or contact Yvonne Boczula on or call . n

📌 Lead Mechanical Engineer (Perth)
🏢 Technical Resources
📍 Perth