Mechanical Engineer - Resources

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

• Category: Mechanical Engineering

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Job Description

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. 

That’s why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life. 

Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you. 

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Energy & Resources Team in Adelaide, with a particular focus on the Resources industry. You’ll be a technically accomplished and client-focused engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment. Bringing prior consulting experience, a strong track record in proposal writing and work-winning, and an interest in supporting the development of emerging engineers in the team. 

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

Providing technical expertise in mechanical design, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance across multidisciplinary projects.

Collaborating with project managers and engineering leads to support timely and effective project delivery.

Contributing to business development through technical input in proposals and client interactions.

Leading mechanical engineering tasks within multidisciplinary teams, including design coordination and technical reviews.

Supporting and mentoring junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture.

What would you bring to the team?

A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, coupled with 5-7 years of experience in design and project delivery in a consulting environment.

Demonstrated ability to lead mechanical engineering components of projects and coordinate with broader teams.

Experience across the broader resources sector, including mining in general, and green or brown infrastructure projects.

Strong client-facing skills and a track record of building lasting relationships.

Solid understanding of industry standards, procurement processes, and safety in design principles.

A collaborative mindset and commitment to mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Interested? Apply online now by submitting your CV and 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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About Us

Come together and make a meaningful impact. 

We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD. 

Let's drive real change.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. 

See where your commitment could take you.

That’s the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are 

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanization sustainable for generations to come.

Company

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GHD

Our commitments anchor us to what is truly important. They give us insights into the best ways to partner with clients like you to solve the world’s biggest challenges. Commitment is how we grew from a small engineering practice in Melbourne, Australia, in 1928 into a global professional services company today with over 11,000 employees in 160 offices on five continents.

We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you to make water, energy and communities sustainable for generations to come. This is a commitment for our children, your children, and all those who come after, and is the vision and the purpose behind all our efforts.

No matter where our work takes us around the planet, whether we’re partnering on a local initiative or a global infrastructure project, we’re helping create lasting community benefit. And that’s why our work is more than just a job — it is an unshakable belief in the future we are building.

Our employees own our business. Our projects, like our people, are diverse and global. We take the long view of the climate crisis, geopolitical shifts, industry disruption and even technological advances. Our success in growing GHD over nearly a century gives us the experience to help you unlock opportunities and protect against future shocks, without compromising your competitive edge.

Working with GHD means partnering with our innovative, multidisciplinary, and globally-connected team. Our commitment is to help you go beyond expectations and deliver sustainable outcomes. We are constantly evolving to fulfil that commitment, and we're ready to work with you to transform the areas where you work, live and play.