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Principal Mechanical Engineer

Adelaide, South Australia, AustraliaFull-time2026-10-02 → 2026-10-05
Citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Lead mechanical engineering design and delivery for complex industrial facilities, process infrastructure, and gas storage/supply systems across the full project lifecycle.

Role type

Principal Mechanical Engineer (IC with mentorship)

Builds

Industrial facilities, process infrastructure, gas storage and supply systems

Domain

Energy, Defence, Water, Resources, Infrastructure

Required skills

mechanical engineering design, project delivery, gas storage and supply systems, piping systems, Australian standards, technical specifications, equipment selection, site inspections, commissioning, vendor documentation review, engineering standards development

Preferred skills

Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status, stakeholder coordination, client relationship management

Technologies

None explicitly listed

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical engineering design activities across all project stages, define scopes of work and provide technical input during project planning, prepare and review concept/preliminary/detailed designs, review and assure contractor-produced engineering designs, develop technical specifications and equipment selections, support construction activities through site inspections and commissioning reviews, mentor engineers and provide guidance across project teams (via careerplan.io/jobs/R2130783-principal-mechanical-engineer-at-kbr)

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship