Job Description
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Mechanical (Marine) Engineer
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Melbourne, Adelaide or Cairns
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We are seeking an experienced and client focussed Mechanical (Marine) Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary Engineering Consulting team, delivering a pipeline of maritime design sustainment projects to Prime Contractors for the Defence sector.
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This role is newly created and full time, based in Melbourne, Cairns or Adelaide, for someone who wants to join a small to medium (SME), growing consultancy at a formative time.
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We offer a competitive salary, promotion opportunities (we promote from within) and generous study assistance and study leave package, along with the chance to work alongside like minded professionals who share a passion for the Maritime sector.
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Due to the nature of the role, you must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to apply for an NV1 Security Clearance.
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Why Rubicon Associates?
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You'll be joining a proudly Australian owned consultancy, specialising in marine engineering services, with offices around Australia. The Values of Integrity, Respect, Social Impact, Commitment, Diversity, Innovation and Growth, underpin the company.
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Rubicon Associates is an equal chance employer, living a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion.
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As the business is in a growth phase, you'll be joining at a time where you also have an opportunity to help shape the organisation (and your career) in this role.
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About the Opportunity
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Undertake Mechanical (Marine) Design Activities related to Ship Concept, Principle and Detailed Design in the following platform systems areas:
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a) Main and Auxiliary Propulsion Units and Related Systems
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b) Fluid systems;
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c) HVAC; and
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d) Auxiliary Systems
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Undertake studies and analyses using pipe flow simulation software
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Performing engineering investigations and developing documentation such as proposals, reports and specifications.
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Supporting Client and Business Development initiatives, working towards achieving agreed utilisation targets
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Mentoring and developing junior staff
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About you
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Mechanical Engineering Qualifications and experience relevant to the role (Graduate to mid range level is ideal), along with a minimum of 3+ years experience
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Proven ability to interpret and produce well presented technical drawings, reports; applying an eye for detail
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Demonstrated experience in a Defence Maritime environment, preferred
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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work directly with Clients and likewise collaborate with colleagues
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An un-compromising drive to understand client needs, provide solutions and deliver to high levels of quality along with a track record of doing so
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A commercial mindset
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A thirst for knowledge, ongoing learning and the self motivation to put this into practise
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Be an Australian citizen who holds, or is eligible to hold, an NV1 security clearance or higher is essential
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Highly Desirable
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Defence or Commercial Maritime sector experience
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Status as a Chartered Professional Engineer (CEng) or eligibility to work towards attaining Chartered Status
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Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) status
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Exposure to a consulting work environment
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Travel for ship inspections will become part of the role.
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We thankyou for taking the time to submit your application. For more information or a confidential discussion you can contact Human Resources Manager Pille Lucas on .
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Please send your resume and cover letter, by clicking the "Apply Now" button or email Human Resources Manager Pille Lucas at
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Applications will be reviewed as they are received and start dates negotiated with successful candidates.
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📌 Mechanical (Marine) Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Rubicon Associates
📍 Melbourne