Mechanical Engineer – Industrial

Aurecon

Mechanical Engineer in Industrial team at Aurecon based in Brisbane. Undertaking engineering design, project planning, and mentoring within a supportive team.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeBrisbane • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on bulk materials handling systems, engineering design, and project management. Proficient in using advanced engineering software and applying Safe Design and Value Engineering principles to deliver high-quality solutions.

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Mechanical Engineering QualificationsRPEQ StatusBulk Materials Handling SystemsEngineering Software ProficiencyProject Management Principles

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Hard Skills

Engineering Design3D ModellingMechanical Equipment SpecificationsEngineering CalculationsProblem-SolvingValue EngineeringSafe Design Principles

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

SidewinderBeltAnalystAnsys RockyPythonVBAMATLABInventorFusionExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

RPEQ Status

Industry Keywords

Mining StandardsManufacturing StandardsBulk Materials HandlingConveyorsChutesReclaimersLoading Facilities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineer solutions with people and outcomes in mind.
Undertake detailed engineering design including preparing auditable calculations and computer models.
Plan, lead and oversee work, including preparation of design calculations, 3D models and construction drawings.
Coach and mentor others to grow the technical capability of our team.
Design activities include engineering investigations and analysis, preparation of engineering deliverables including drawings, reports, mechanical equipment specifications and data sheets.
Visit client sites for facility and equipment inspections, project meetings, project scoping, installation and commissioning support.
Apply problem‑solving skills and creativity to develop high-value solutions.
Contribute to proposals, engineering estimates and capital cost estimates.
Apply Safe Design and Value Engineering principles in all daily activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant Mechanical Engineering qualifications and be actively working towards RPEQ status.
Experience with bulk materials handling systems and equipment, including conveyors, chutes, reclaimers, and loading facilities, alongside knowledge of relevant mining and manufacturing standards.
Working knowledge of engineering software such as: Sidewinder, BeltAnalyst, Ansys Rocky, programming/scripting (Python, VBA, MATLAB), 3D modelling (Inventor or Fusion), Excel (advanced).
Experience in applying project principles and methodology to manage projects and achieve program outcomes.
Strong written communication skills to articulate technical decisions with due justification.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working arrangements