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Associate Director Mechanical Engineering - Water Infrastructure

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

Core

Lead mechanical engineering strategy, design governance, and delivery for complex water and wastewater treatment and conveyance programs.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical engineering lead (Associate Director)

Builds

Mechanical elements for Water Treatment Plants, Wastewater Treatment Plants, and infrastructure projects

Domain

Water infrastructure, wastewater treatment, conveyance

Deliverable

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

Required skills

Mechanical engineering design, feasibility studies, detailed design, construction support, HAZOP/HAZID leadership, team mentorship, client liaison, hydraulic calculations, P&ID review, project scoping and estimation

Preferred skills

Chartered Engineer status, extensive multidisciplinary project leadership, strong client networks in Victoria, Australia

Technologies

WIMES Data Sheets, Valve schedules, Equipment Schedules, lifting strategies, hydraulic headloss calculations, P&IDs

Responsibilities

Act as Lead Verifier for mechanical design drawings and specifications; Prepare feasibility studies, outline design, detailed design and construction support; Liaise with multidisciplinary teams; Lead a Mechanical Engineering Team in designing mechanical elements; Mentor and support junior engineers; Visit site to carry surveys and support liaisons; Lead and contribute to design review meetings such as HAZOPs, HAZIDs, ALMs and SWIFTS

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership

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