Mechanical Engineer - Water Treatment

Job title – Mechanical Engineer

Want to bring ideas to life?

As an engineer you’re no doubt aware of Aurecon – we’ve been a leading design, engineering and advisory company for decades. But why should you choose to join us?

Every project Aurecon delivers leaves a legacy. Every project has sustainability embedded in decision making. And every project is at the leading-edge of technical eminence.

But it really comes down to one, crucial question: what kind of world do you want to create for the next generation? Truth is, the decisions being made right now will determine the future of everything – from the local community to the entire planet. One of those decisions is: who do you decide to work for?

How will your ideas contribute to shaping what’s next?

As our new Mechanical Engineer, you’ll be a vital part of the Aurecon Water team who are changing the way we design and deliver major works to be carbon neutral and sustainable in South East Queensland. You’ll be part of our growing Water team based in our Brisbane office. Our team works on a range of medium, large and major projects for the Queensland water market and the broader ANZ, focusing on providing feasibility, concept and detailed designs for government agency clients as well as contractor partners. 

Your role will include:

• Play a hands-on role in supporting of an expanding portfolio of complex water and wastewater projects for municipal and industrial clients
• Carry out concept and detailed mechanical engineering design tasks for water related infrastructure as well as maintaining positive client relationships
• Deliver feasibility studies, business cases and reference designs for treatment plant projects as part of multi-discipline design teams including client personnel.
• Contribute to the preparation of proposals
• Collaborate with other technical disciplines within the wider project teams as you provide input together to develop client-focused solutions
• Utilise your technical engineering capabilities to play a contributing role in the design of projects as well as providing direction to others and helping monitor project progress and overall delivery

How will your future be shaped by us?

Joining Aurecon means you’ll be at the award-winning edge of innovation and sustainability. AFR ranked us Top 5 among sustainability leaders and Top 3 of all innovative companies in professional services. One Consult awarded us an innovative design award. Plus, we were Consult Australia’s large firm of the year.

You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident your voice will be heard. We don’t just claim we’re inclusive and innovative, it’s proven by the independent awards and accreditations we’ve gained. We’ve been recognised for our innovation culture, gender equality and our LGBTI+ inclusion. Plus, we have a robust Reconciliation Action Plan – our fourth edition since 2014.

On a personal level you’ll have access to flexible work hours, remote work, working holidays, part-time and job share options. You’ll also have – a learning programme 100% personalised to you and the option to build your technical mastery in the Aurecon Design Academy which earns you a Graduate Certificate in Design Management from the prestigious RMIT University. Plus, you’ll be supported on every step of your career journey with mentoring, learning and our Careers Hub. Outside of work, you’ll be further supported with competitive paid parental leave, cultural public holiday swaps, plus wellbeing support programmes.

What are we looking for from you?

You’ll have a genuine passion for re-imagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future.

We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life.

You will possess a tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering, experience supporting large-scale Water & Wastewater projects and a proven design background. You will have recently obtained or be working towards RPEQ certification.

Previous technical experience will be important, and a background in some of the following technical areas:

• Fluid hydraulics,
• Water / wastewater treatment facilities.
• Water / Wastewater pumping stations
• Pipework design

Think you know Aurecon? You may be surprised.

Aurecon’s strength has always been our people. It’s our people who build our shared purpose and bring ideas to life. It’s our people who imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet. Of course, you’ll probably know lots of our award-w