Aecom
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Mechanical Design Engineer - Resources
Mechanical Design Engineer for mining infrastructure projects in Perth
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role involves collaborating with industry leaders and technical specialists and preparing technical reports and design documentation. It also requires working across all project phases and liaising with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery. Additionally, the engineer will tackle challenging technical issues within a supportive and collaborative environment. • Partner with industry leaders and technical specialists on major mining projects domestically and internationally. • Produce technical reports and design documentation as a Mechanical Engineer. • Contribute across all project stages, from feasibility studies to execution. • Coordinate with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery. • Resolve complex technical challenges within a collaborative team environment.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸technical reports
- ▸design docs
- ▸project stages
- ▸client coordination
- ▸stakeholder liaison
- ▸complex issues
What You Bring
AECOM’s Resource & Industry team in Western Australia seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer with mining infrastructure experience to work from the Perth office on a variety of projects covering the entire project lifecycle, from concept through decommissioning, supporting clients’ transition to net‑zero emissions. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, have consultancy or owner‑side experience with Front End Loading, and possess design and specification knowledge for mining or heavy‑industry systems. Strong communication, problem‑solving abilities, and 2–6 years of relevant post‑graduate experience are also required. • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. • Experience in consultancy or owner‑side roles with Front End Loading capital project delivery. • Design and specification expertise for mining, heavy‑industry, or infrastructure systems (e.g., bulk material and fluid handling). • Proficiency in creating technical specifications, datasheets, reports, and scopes of work. • Strong communication, problem‑solving, and collaborative skills. • 2–6 years of relevant post‑graduate experience. • Ability to quickly learn new engineering software tools.
Requirements
- ▸mechanical eng
- ▸front end
- ▸mining design
- ▸2-6 years
- ▸communication
- ▸problem solving
Benefits
AECOM offers flexible work arrangements, the option to purchase up to six weeks of additional annual leave, and the ability to swap public holidays for ones that suit personal needs. Continuous learning opportunities include lunch‑and‑learns, professional development courses, study assistance, paid study leave, and global career paths. The firm is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples, providing hybrid work options at its Perth office. • Flexible work options including alternative hours, part‑time, job‑sharing and hybrid schedules. • Purchase up to six weeks of additional annual leave per year. • Flexible public holiday swapping. • Ongoing learning opportunities: lunch‑and‑learns, professional courses, study assistance, paid study leave, and global career paths. • Inclusive workplace supporting diverse backgrounds and accommodations.
Work Environment
Hybrid