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Principal Mechanical Engineer

Perth, WA, au💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-10 → 2026-09-26

Core

Provide project engineering and technical leadership for mining infrastructure, materials handling, and non-process infrastructure (crushing, screening, bulk materials handling) for brownfield and greenfield assets.

Role type

Principal Mechanical Engineer (Mining Infrastructure)

Builds

Mining plant, infrastructure, materials handling, and fluids handling systems and equipment

Domain

Mining and associated industries (Iron Ore, Alumina, Gold, Manganese Ore)

Deliverable

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

Required skills

Mechanical engineering design and specification, project engineering leadership, technical documentation, commercial acumen, site-based project execution

Preferred skills

Chartered Engineer status, Alumina and Gold industry experience

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Consult with large Mining clients on mining infrastructure and materials handling; Provide technical leadership for project and studies; Act as focal point for the client; Deliver technical outcomes for the project; Visit and work on site as required

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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