Mechanical Engineer

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

• Category: Mechanical Engineering

Description

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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

The global Resources Sector is evolving and growing at speed. Driven by energy transition focus, decarbonization targets and population growth, the Resources sector continues to accelerate capital investments in discovering and developing new assets, whilst optimizing existing operations. From assessments through to closure, Jacobs is well placed to support them on that journey.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will perform varied Mechanical Engineering tasks under the guidance of senior/experienced engineers while contributing to hands-on Project and Design management, monitoring progress/risks/financials, supporting small bids, and fostering client relationships across the Resources team.

Your key responsibilities will be (but not limited to):

Engineering Tasks and Analysis: Undertake varied engineering tasks of limited scope and complexity. Assist more senior engineers with the analysis of information, production of designs, and computations. Use a combination of standard and modified engineering methods/techniques in addition to those developed in previous assignments for the purposes of solving problems.

Project Participation: Assume responsibility for the results of simple projects or sections of projects. Participate in planning to achieve prescribed objectives.

Documentation and Specification: Prepare specifications, proposals, and other documentation under broad supervision. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in all engineering activities.

Documentation Management: Ensures team members, clients, and subcontractors have appropriate access given their role, and access is maintained appropriately throughout the life of the project.

Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including project managers, engineers, technicians, and contractors, to coordinate mechanical engineering activities. Communicate effectively to convey technical information, provide guidance, and address project requirements.

Client Relationship and Sales: Start developing and maintaining strong key client relationships. Collaborate closely with Jacobs’s client management team to identify emerging opportunities with clients.

Project and Design Management Support: Assist with managing projects delivering on cost, on time, and resulting in client satisfaction. Provide assistance with design management functions on projects. Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs (civil, mechanical, electrical, structural) and facilitate timely reviews by senior designers/engineers.  Monitor and report project progress, risks, issues, changes, and metrics, support governance and closure activities. Support budgeting, forecasting, and earned-value tracking; meet commercial outcomes by managing own hours/budgets and, where applicable, small team budgets.

Here's what you'll need

Relevant Tertiary Engineering Degree (Professional Registration CPEng highly regarded) and demonstrated understanding of Mechanical engineering principles and proficiency in engineering software.

Current knowledge of international and local engineering methods, applicable codes and specifications associated with resources projects.

Knowledge on the various aspects of the planning, design and commissioning processes, construction methods and interface requirements of multi-disciplinary projects.

Knowledge of planning, study, detailed design, commissioning and close out of resources projects, with knowledge of current design standards. 

Familiarity with the delivery methodology including initiation, development and delivery phases for resources clients.

Ability to work effectively with engineers at all levels and actively monitors events adversely impacting either the project delivery or targeted outcome; escalates appropriately and with fact-based information to present situation to client, and to present corrective options for consideration and implementation.

Good communication skills (both verbal and written) with the ability to manoeuvre through complex situations effectively and quietly; is sensitive to how people and organizations function; anticipates where sensitivities are and plans their approach accordingly.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs here.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment.

We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Cultural Support:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Company

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Jacobs

At Jacobs, we make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable.

• Challenging today is our response to the increasing complexity our world is experiencing.
  It calls on us to join forces, putting our knowledge and imagination together to reinvent the way we solve problems and shape the next generation of innovative solutions.
• Reinventing tomorrow is our promise and an invitation to raise the bar in everything we do.
  From the brilliant solutions we create with our clients, to the open and inclusive culture we create for our people. From the positive difference we make in our communities, to the added value we deliver to our shareholders.