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Aurecon

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Aurecon

Lead Mechanical Engineer leading multi-disciplinary projects in Energy & Industrial sectors for Aurecon. Responsible for engineering integrity and delivery in New Zealand's industrial sector.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeChristchurch • 🇳🇿 New ZealandSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the engineering and delivery of multi-disciplinary projects for key and platinum clients
  • Guide work from concept design and costing through to detailed mechanical design, construction management, commissioning, and handover
  • Support sustaining capital projects in New Zealand while contributing to our growing decarbonisation portfolio
  • Identify opportunities, strengthen client relationships, and support successful bids in line with our Energy & Industrial plan

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Washington Accord qualification
  • Proven experience in a similar lead mechanical engineering role, ideally with 10+ years’ experience
  • Strong project and design management experience coordinating multi-discipline projects, with broad awareness of related engineering disciplines
  • Sound technical knowledge with hygienic and pressure piping system design, surge analysis, pipe stress and hydraulic analysis
  • Working knowledge with PECPR requirements, AS/NZS 1170, ASME B31 suite of codes or equivalent standards
  • Exposure to (or a willingness to learn) piping industry software such as AutoPIPE, PIPE-FLO, or similar
  • Demonstrated success building client relationships, identifying opportunities, and winning work

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical engineeringproject managementdesign managementhygienic piping system designpressure piping system designsurge analysispipe stress analysishydraulic analysisPECPR requirementsAS/NZS 1170
Soft Skills
client relationship managementopportunity identificationleadershipcommunicationcollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringWashington Accord qualification