Senior Mechanical Engineer

What You Will Do

• Lead the design and technical delivery of tailings pipelines, pump stations, slurry transport systems, and associated mine infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and designers across project teams.
• Mentor and support the development of junior and intermediate mechanical engineers.
• Perform and review hydraulic calculations, pipeline stress analysis, and process piping designs.
• Design and review pressure vessels, storage tanks, pump systems, and custom mechanical equipment.
• Undertake steady-state and transient hydraulic modelling using tools such as AFT Fathom, AFT Impulse, and Bentley Hammer.
• Lead technical reviews and ensure engineering deliverables meet quality, safety, and client requirements.
• Support proposal development, project planning, and client engagement activities.
• Contribute to the growth and development of KCB's mechanical engineering practice across Australia.

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical).
• NER, CPEng, RPEQ or equivalent professional accreditation.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience within mining, industrial, infrastructure, or oil & gas sectors.
• Strong expertise in piping systems, hydraulic modelling, pressure vessels, tanks, and slurry transport systems.
• Experience delivering projects within EPC or EPCM environments.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and mentor engineering teams.
• Experience preparing CAPEX and OPEX estimates.
• Knowledge of slurry pump systems, pipeline operations, and mine infrastructure.
• Proficiency with engineering and design tools including AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Who You Are

• You are a collaborative and highly capable engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while helping others succeed. You are passionate about engineering excellence, committed to building trusted client relationships, and motivated by the opportunity to influence the future direction of a growing mechanical team.
• Most importantly, you embody KCB's values of:
• Passion – for meaningful work, technical excellence, and developing people.
• Integrity – through accountability, professionalism, and trusted relationships.
• Excellence – by delivering practical, defensible, and innovative engineering solutions.
• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical).
• NER, CPEng, RPEQ or equivalent professional accreditation.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience within mining, industrial, infrastructure, or oil & gas sectors.
• Strong expertise in piping systems, hydraulic modelling, pressure vessels, tanks, and slurry transport systems.
• Experience delivering projects within EPC or EPCM environments.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and mentor engineering teams.
• Experience preparing CAPEX and OPEX estimates.
• Knowledge of slurry pump systems, pipeline operations, and mine infrastructure.
• Proficiency with engineering and design tools including AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

What We Offer

• Additional Superannuation: 2.5% extra to secure your future;
• Income Protection Insurance: Peace of mind for you and your family;
• Parental and Volunteer Leave: Support for your personal and community commitments;
• Novated Leasing: Flexible vehicle leasing options;
• Hybrid Working Policy: Balance work and life with our flexible approach;
• Social and Mental Well - being Initiatives: Programs to support your overall well-being;
• Training and Development Opportunities: Continuous growth and learning; and
• Additional incentives may be available dependent on the performance of the company, business unit and individual.
• This is an opportunity to take on a senior role in a growing region, influence the direction of our mechanical practice, and work on world‐class, high‐impact projects.
• Are you up to the challenge? Please apply online. Contact Richard Lumb | Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist 07 3518 0925

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