Mechanical Engineer - Resource & Industry

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

• Category: Mechanical Engineering

Description

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Job Description

Job Description

“AECOM fosters a great culture where alignment between people and projects leads to outstanding outcomes."- Colin Rossetti, Resource & Industry Sector Leader, ANZ

Come grow with us.

AECOM partners with mining and industrial clients focused on achieving zero emissions and optimizing production while reducing costs. With a global presence and local leadership, we manage risks and priorities safety, sustainability, and community expectations.

Our services cover the entire project lifecycle—from concept, design, engineering, and project management to commissioning, operations, and decommissioning. We support clients in both greenfield and brownfield mining and minerals processing, helping them adapt to climate change and implement technologies that reduce environmental impact as they work toward net-zero emissions and support low-emissions technologies.

Everyone belongs at AECOM.

With continued growth across WA, the Resource & Industry (R&I) team have opened an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer with demonstrated mining infrastructure experience to deliver the technical outcome for a range of infrastructure projects from the Perth office.

What will a day in this role look like

• Collaborate with industry leaders and technical specialists whilst working as part of a dynamic and consultative team on major mining projects both across Australia and internationally.

• Actively participate in the preparation of technical reports and design documentation using your experience as a Mechanical Engineer

• Work across all project phases from studies through to execution.

• Liaise with clients, contractors and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery

• Work on challenging technical issues alongside experienced professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

The qualities that help you thrive

At a minimum, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. The following experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

• Experience working for a consultancy or owner-side organization with a solid understanding of Front-End Loading approach to capital project delivery.

• Experience in the design and specification of mining, heavy industry, or infrastructure projects, particularly in areas like bulk materials handling and fluids handling systems and equipment.

• Proficient in producing engineering documentation such as technical specifications, datasheets, reports and scope of works.

• Eager to learn and quickly pick up new engineering software to support project delivery.

• A collaborative approach with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ideally 2 - 6 years relevant / post-graduate experience.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options

• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year

• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Company

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Aecom

AECOM’s purpose is to create, enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments.

We work with clients in more than 150 countries to design (including planning, architecture and engineering), build, finance, operate and maintain diverse types of infrastructure.

Our work embraces a range of markets, including:

• Buildings
• Energy
• Environment
• Facilities
• Government support
• Natural resources development
• Transportation
• Urban development
• Water

AECOM connects specialists across a global network to address complex challenges with broad vision, deep technical expertise and interdisciplinary insight, and deliver solutions that increase performance, quality and resilience for our clients.

During 2014, AECOM acquired URS Corporation and Hunt Construction Group.

In the 12 months ending September 31, 2014, our combined revenue totaled $19.5 billion.