Requisition ID: 102111

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our Perth team is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the delivery of a growing portfolio of Rare Earths and Critical Minerals projects. This role will provide opportunities to contribute across the full project lifecycle, from concept and feasibility studies through to detailed design and project execution, helping deliver projects that support the global energy transition.

We're looking for someone with strong technical capability, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to delivering high-quality engineering outcomes for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the development of mechanical engineering designs and technical solutions for Rare Earths and Critical Minerals processing facilities.




- Prepare and review equipment specifications, calculations, technical reports, scopes of work, and design documentation.
- Support the delivery of study, FEED, and detailed design phases, ensuring projects meet safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including process, piping, structural, electrical, and project delivery personnel, to achieve integrated project outcomes.
- Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and technical evaluations to identify opportunities and mitigate project risks.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to developing engineers while supporting a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Engage with clients and project stakeholders through technical workshops, meetings, and project reviews.
- Contribute to the successful delivery of processing plants and infrastructure associated with Rare Earths and Critical Minerals developments.

Qualifications and Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Professional Engineer registration, or eligibility to obtain registration.
- Significant mechanical engineering experience within Rare Earths sector
- Experience delivering mechanical design packages for process plants and associated infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of multidisciplinary project delivery within a consulting or project environment.




- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities while delivering quality outcomes to project schedules.
- Experience working on large or complex projects across study, FEED, and detailed design phases.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with clients and project teams.

Why join us?

- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop cutting-edge solutions
- Top employer

What we offer you?

- Global project exposure across complex, impactful industries
- Strong focus on career growth, learning and mentorship
- Collaborative, values-driven culture focused on innovation and excellence

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

Hatch holds an innovate reconciliation action plan and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Straight islanders to apply. As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Within Australia, this includes supporting and encouraging a collaborative workplace and a comprehensive benefit offering. If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request. We are managing this recruitment process directly and are not accepting unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

📌 Senior Mechanical Engineer (Perth)
🏢 Hatch
📍 Perth