A mechanical engineer is responsible for performing a range of important engineering tasks. Responsibilities may include:

  • Maintaining or improving mechanical components, instruments, products, or systems;
  • Interpreting mechanical system specifications and creating technical drawings;
  • Innovatively designing complex mechanical systems that require precise calculations;
  • Inspecting, monitoring, testing, detecting, preventing, and solving an array of mechanical problems, such as fixing an engine or component that has failed;
  • Using engineering software and computer-assisted design (CAD) software to execute tasks;
  • Building and deploying functional mechanical systems, machines, or devices;
  • Collaborating with diverse technicians, like mechanical engineering technicians, other multidisciplinary engineers, and team members, as well as customers on the mechanical engineering projects;
  • Collecting data or writing reports related to mechanical design projects;
  • Preparing detailed documentation and specifications for the purchase of mechanical equipment and materials or to track processes;
  • Delivering results in line with agreed project timelines and budgets;
  • Ensuring the compliance of mechanical engineering outputs with relevant requirements, codes, and certifications, and in line with customer needs and demands;
  • Always assuring the safety and security of team members;
  • Traveling to inspect mechanical systems or devices.

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Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical

Location: Perth

Branche: Renewable Energy

Expertise: Validation

Experience: 4 years

Lead planning and execution of assigned mechanical work packages on site Manage contract deliverables, reviewing contractor mechanical project documents and management plans Respond to technical queries promptly and provide practical mechanical solutions. Investigate and resolve mechanical engineering issues, recommending best practice solutions.

Project Engineer - Mechanical

Location: Kwinana

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 3 years

Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of brownfield sustaining projects in accordance with internal project governance. Apply a hybrid Agile/Scrum project methodology including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Collaborate with internal engineering, construction, and operations teams to ensure seamless project execution. Manage contractor interfaces and ensure alignment with project scope and standards. Oversee procurement of materials and services, and track cost and schedule performance. Ensure completed works are handed over smoothly to operational teams. Foster a high-performing, safety-focused project environment that aligns with company policies and procedures

Communications Engineer

Location: Perth

Branche: Information Technology

Expertise: IT & Shared Services

Experience: 3 years

As a Communications Engineer, you will: Collaborate with asset engineers, project managers, and internal stakeholders to meet operational communication requirements. Develop medium- and long-term sustainment strategies for communications systems, ensuring reliability and compliance. Work closely with technical specialists to ensure the right expertise is applied throughout project development and delivery. Oversee contractor performance and benchmark service providers against agreed SLAs and standards. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards by engaging with regulators and professional bodies. Drive functional excellence through knowledge sharing, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives. Contribute to commercial outcomes by optimising supplier relationships and demonstrating cost leadership. Manage health, safety, and environmental aspects of service delivery, maintaining high safety standards across all activities.

Project Engineer

Location: Broadmeadows

Branche: Life Sciences

Expertise: Quality Management

Experience: 2 years

This 12-month contract role is based across Parkville & Melbourne CBD. The Project Engineer will be supporting the consolidation of the R&D office into the clients Melbourne CBD site. The position will involce coordinating the relocation and re establishment of over 400 pieces of laboratory equipment. Coordinate the relocation of 400 laboratory equipment items, including planning, transport, and re-installation. Supervise and manage equipment vendors, ensuring timely completion of all activities. Support general coordination tasks associated with the move of staff and laboratory operations. Provide direction, follow-up, and ensure all tasks are completed in line with project schedules. Coordinate equipment vendors to pack up and relocate equipment

Project Engineer

Location: Broadmeadows

Branche: Life Sciences

Expertise: Quality Management

Experience: 0 years

This opportunity will allow the successful Project Engineer to work on smaller scale projects that focus on construction, contractor management and GMP compliance. This will be a hands on role managing and coordinating trades onsite, permits, and follwo up works to ensure all projects are delivered on time. . Project responsibilities will require the Project Engineer to spend the majority of their time within the office environment and other times within the production or service plants to supervise contractors in the performance of their duties. Perform commissioning activities, visit equipment suppliers for shop audits/technical reviews or visit engineering workshops to inspect work in progress. Manage contractors and trades on-site, ensuring safe and efficient project delivery. Oversee permits, compliance, and construction management activities. Support project planning, scheduling, and execution within GMP frameworks. Ensure follow-up projects and incomplete works are closed out effectively. Projects can be but not limited to Tank replacements Security office expansions Equipment replacement projects Utilities upgrades

Senior E&I Engineer

Location: Perth

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Validation

Experience: 5 years

Provide day-to-day electrical and instrumentation engineering support to operations and maintenance teams. Deliver technical assurance and troubleshooting across offshore systems. Assist with project scopes, modification packs, and Management-of-Change (MOC) documentation. Support shutdown and maintenance activities as required, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards. Collaborate with the Engineering Manager, discipline leads and offshore teams to resolve E&I issues efficiently. Contribute to reliability improvement initiatives and continuous improvement programs.

Senior Project Engineer

Location: Gold Coast

Branche: Infrastructure

Expertise: Controlling

Experience: 0 years

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to play a key role in delivering this landmark development. You'll be responsible for driving engineering functions, coordinating key stakeholders, and ensuring technical excellence across all project stages, from design through to delivery.

Well Engineering Technologist

Location: Perth

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Validation

Experience: 5 years

Act as the local Wells Risk Management focal point, ensuring a consistent and standardised approach to well activity risk management. Serve as the local Standards and WellSafe focal point, managing internal assessments, compliance tracking, and coordination meetings. Collaborate with well engineering teams to review and optimise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Partner with WellView data analysts, business partners, and technical teams to deliver performance improvement initiatives. Coordinate with international technical service teams to ensure alignment and knowledge sharing. Conduct occasional field visits to interface with operational teams.

Engineering Manager

Location: North Geelong

Branche: Renewable Energy

Expertise: Transport & Logistics

Experience: 5 years

About GeelongPort GeelongPort is Victoria's second largest port located within Victoria's largest regional city, Geelong. Managing close to 14 million tonnes of cargo and 1,060 vessel visits per year, GeelongPort supports the agriculture, construction, energy and tourism sectors. As Victoria's premier bulk port and a major driver of Victoria's economy, GeelongPort facilitates more than $10 billion of trade annually and provides land, infrastructure and services to facilitate trade for some of Victoria's largest businesses. The location of GeelongPort makes it of high strategic significance for Victoria, providing easy access to logistics routes for trade through critical road, rail, air and channel connections for Geelong and south-west Victoria's supply chains. GeelongPort is striving to become one of the most sustainable ports in Australia and is committed to undertaking our activities with care and respect for the environment. At the heart of GeelongPort are our values: Anchored in Safety Because We Live Here Too It Takes All of Us Embrace New Possibilities About the Role We're seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and manage GeelongPort's engineering operations. This pivotal role provides expert technical advice, ensures the optimal performance of our civil, structural, maritime, and mechanical assets, and delivers strategic guidance on infrastructure development. As Engineering Manager, you will oversee capital projects and maintenance initiatives, driving efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement. You will foster innovation, mentor team members, and collaborate across the business to deliver outcomes that align with GeelongPort's strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities Provide expert technical advice and leadership across delivery team and disciplines. Oversee the design, construction, modification, and maintenance of infrastructure assets. Lead the project management of capital works, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to quality standards. Drive asset management strategies, including lifecycle planning, condition assessments, and risk management. Ensure all engineering activities comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. Foster a culture of mentorship, learning, and professional growth within the engineering function. Champion innovation and continuous improvement across engineering operations.

Electrical Engineer - Submarine Escape and Rescue (SERS)

Location: Perth

Branche: Shipbuilding

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 0 years

This position, based in Bibra Lake, takes you far beyond a typical desk job. You will contribute directly to maintaining Australia's readiness to respond to submarine emergencies, combining technical engineering with operational involvement. Some days you will be refining engineering drawings, registers, and compliance procedures. On others, you will be at sea, working with highly specialised equipment in real-world submarine rescue exercises. Few engineering opportunities offer this kind of variety, impact, and sense of purpose. Act as the project engineer, delivering critical technical outputs Provide on-site engineering support for maintenance and operations Maintain engineering dashboards, registers, drawings, and procedures Support bids, tenders, and stakeholder meetings with Australian engineering input Engage with technical authorities to ensure compliance and governance Deploy at sea in support of submarine rescue exercises, maintaining 12-hour readiness for call-outs

Common mechanical engineer responsibilities 

A mechanical engineer is responsible for performing a range of important engineering tasks. Responsibilities may include:

  • Maintaining or improving mechanical components, instruments, products, or systems;
  • Interpreting mechanical system specifications and creating technical drawings;
  • Innovatively designing complex mechanical systems that require precise calculations;
  • Inspecting, monitoring, testing, detecting, preventing, and solving an array of mechanical problems, such as fixing an engine or component that has failed;
  • Using engineering software and computer-assisted design (CAD) software to execute tasks;
  • Building and deploying functional mechanical systems, machines, or devices;
  • Collaborating with diverse technicians, like mechanical engineering technicians, other multidisciplinary engineers, and team members, as well as customers on the mechanical engineering projects;
  • Collecting data or writing reports related to mechanical design projects;
  • Preparing detailed documentation and specifications for the purchase of mechanical equipment and materials or to track processes;
  • Delivering results in line with agreed project timelines and budgets;
  • Ensuring the compliance of mechanical engineering outputs with relevant requirements, codes, and certifications, and in line with customer needs and demands;
  • Always assuring the safety and security of team members;
  • Traveling to inspect mechanical systems or devices.

Qualifications for mechanical engineers 

Mechanical engineers should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical field. In some countries, an engineering license may also be required.

 

Additional supporting skills and experience include:

  • 3-5 years of engineering experience
  • Solid understanding of mechanical systems, or a combination of electronics and mechanics knowledge;
  • Excellent applied math, statistics, and design skills;
  • Proficiency in using diverse computer operating system hardware & software, and the latest design, modeling, and calculation software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Matlab/LabView, or similar;
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to be able to work easily with other technicians and team members;
  • Some work experience gained through an apprenticeship or in a relevant role is an advantage.

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