Mechanical Engineer

The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated. 

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front. 

Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community. 

You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Water Digital Delivery Group.

In Western Australia, our 90-year partnership with the water sector has cultivated strong client relationships and a deep understanding of their challenges, equipping us to assist them in preparing for what lies ahead. While our team primarily services Australian regional Water Authorities and major mining firms, we also cater to a wider variety of industrial clients. Our multi-disciplinary business group strives to display technical leadership in water infrastructure engineering, water resources engineering and science consulting. 

Join us to become part of a community of innovative thinkers, uniting top talent in the field to shape a positive future of water for our communities and next generations.

Through our digital delivery structure, in this diverse role you will be responsible for providing technical leadership in the planning and execution of mechanical engineering projects for water utilities, local government, and resources industry clients. You will be technically skilled in water/wastewater treatment projects and will exercise sound judgement and initiative while undertaking your project responsibilities.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Developing high-quality multi-disciplinary technical outcomes, to ensure a seamless solution.
• Working with a senior or discipline lead towards publishing coherent mechanical designs.
• Application of engineering best practices, client standards, Australian and/or International standards.
• Client collaboration to; foster ongoing relationships, define project requirements, address concerns, provide technical expertise, and deliver water/wastewater solutions.
• Managing time to achieve financial targets within projects, including utilizing graduate and offshore workers.
• Fostering the development of graduate mechanical engineers, regionally.

What would you bring to the team?

• A relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering, recognized in Australia
• 4+ years’ experience as a mechanical engineer, working on water/wastewater treatment or transfer projects.
• Specific experience to fulfill the role, including:
  • Writing technical specifications and/or datasheets for mechanical equipment for water and wastewater treatment across municipal and industrial applications.
  • An understanding of hydraulic principles and hydraulic system design, including typical in-line components, pump calculations and pump selection.
  • Piping design. Metallic and plastic. Above ground or below ground installation, and design considerations.
  • Experience in engineering summary or detailed mechanical design of water/wastewater treatment plants.
  • Working knowledge of Australian and international pumping and piping design codes
  • Working knowledge of municipal water authority design standards.

Highly desirable experience that will set you apart from other candidates:

• Experience in all design phases – concept through to detailed design
• Prior application of Water Corporation design standards
• Use of excel based system calculations or WANDA hydraulic modelling software
• Multidisciplinary understanding – pump motor sizing, instrument process connections, pipe support dead loads etc
• The role will typically involve being responsible for several concurrent tasks, proposals or projects, and therefore ability to manage competing priorities in a professional and proactive manner is desirable.
• Strong writing and communication skills to produce high quality reports and other written outputs

Interested? Apply now with your CV and a Cover Letter.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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