Senior Mechanical Designer

AECOM
Perth
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing EngineeringExperience: 8-12 yearsEducation: certificationSkills: ["Autonomous working","Technical problem-solving","Stakeholder communication","Time management","Technical coordination"]

Lead mechanical engineering design delivery for mineral mining and processing projects, producing detailed designs, equipment layouts, and engineering drawings. Develop and manage 3D plant models and coordinate clash detection using federated modeling tools. Apply deep knowledge of underground hard rock and surface mining systems, including ore handling, dewatering, ventilation on demand, and processing plant piping. Work autonomously within a multidisciplinary consulting team, liaising with engineers, project managers, and clients to ensure timely, compliant deliverables.

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Senior Mechanical Designer

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Job Summary

Lead mechanical engineering design delivery for mineral mining and processing projects, producing detailed designs, equipment layouts, and engineering drawings. Develop and manage 3D plant models and coordinate clash detection using federated modeling tools. Apply deep knowledge of underground hard rock and surface mining systems, including ore handling, dewatering, ventilation on demand, and processing plant piping. Work autonomously within a multidisciplinary consulting team, liaising with engineers, project managers, and clients to ensure timely, compliant deliverables.
Location: Perth
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Produce detailed mechanical designs, equipment layouts, and engineering drawings using AutoCAD, Microstation, and Advance Steel while meeting Australian Standards, client specifications, and mining regulations.
  • •Develop and manage 3D plant models and coordinate discipline clash detection using Navisworks or equivalent federated modeling tools.
  • •Apply knowledge of underground hard rock and/or surface mining systems including ore handling, dewatering, ventilation on demand, and processing plant equipment and piping.
  • •Interpret geotechnical, civil, and structural interfaces to create fully coordinated mechanical designs for underground environments.
  • •Liaise with project engineers, project managers, and client representatives to manage deliverables, resolve technical queries, and support on-time delivery.

Pay and Benefits

Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Paid ParentalHealth InsuranceParental LeaveEquityAdditional Annual

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum 8–12 years of mechanical drafting and design experience, including at least 5 years focused on mining and mineral processing (copper/gold/alumina preferred).
  • •Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
  • •Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Microstation, Open Plant Modeler, Advance Steel, and Navisworks (Revit and Plant 3D highly regarded).
  • •Demonstrated experience producing deliverables across Pre-Feasibility, Feasibility, Detailed Design, and Construction stages.
Experience:8-12 yearsMiningMineral processingUnderground miningSurface miningProcessing plants
Education:Certification / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Skills:Autonomous workingTechnical problem-solvingStakeholder communicationTime managementTechnical coordination
Languages:English
Tech Stack:AutoCADMicrostationAdvance SteelOpen Plant ModelerNavisworksRevitPlant 3D3D plant models

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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