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Principal Mechanical Engineering - Water Infrastructure

Melbourne, VIC, au💼 Full-time🗓 2026-05-26 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead mechanical engineering design and construction support for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including feasibility studies, detailed designs, and plant layouts.

Role type

Principal Mechanical Engineer (Water Infrastructure)

Builds

Water treatment plants, dams, major conveyance systems, and industrial/civil infrastructure assets.

Domain

Water infrastructure, civil engineering, mining, and defense sectors.

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

mechanical engineering design, hydraulic modelling, P&ID development, HAZOP/HAZID participation, site surveying, technical specification writing, equipment selection, lifting strategy planning.

Preferred skills

Chartered engineer status, experience with network hydraulic grid modelling, transient/surge modelling, cross-discipline collaboration.

Technologies

hydraulic modelling software, P&ID tools, WIMES Data Sheets.

Responsibilities

Prepare feasibility studies, outline designs, detailed designs, and construction support; Produce plant layouts, design drawings, and mechanical plant selections; Collaborate with civil, electrical, process, and mechanical teams; Conduct site visits for surveys and client liaison; Participate in design review meetings (HAZOPs, HAZIDs, ALMs, SWIFTS).

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities.

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