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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on water and wastewater treatment projects, including detailed design, hydraulic principles, and compliance with Australian and international standards. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage project financials, and mentor junior engineers.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Mechanical Engineering Qualification8+ Years Experience in Water/Wastewater ProjectsHydraulic System DesignTechnical Specification WritingWANDA Hydraulic Modelling Software
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Hard Skills
Mechanical DesignHydraulic PrinciplesPiping DesignPump CalculationsWater/Wastewater TreatmentTechnical Specification WritingAPI 610/650 StandardsASME Design CodesDetailed Project PlanningDesign Phase Experience
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingMentoringTime ManagementLeadership
Tools & Technologies
WANDA Hydraulic Modelling SoftwareCAESAR II Stress Analysis Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Relevant Mechanical Engineering Qualification Recognized in Australia
Industry Keywords
Water UtilitiesMunicipal Water Authority StandardsWater/Wastewater Industry Best PracticesHydraulic System DesignMechanical Equipment Design
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide technical leadership in planning and executing mechanical engineering projects for water utilities, local government and resources industry clients
- Lead and/or contribute to high-quality multidisciplinary technical outcomes
- Lead technical design development of mechanical systems and equipment
- Apply engineering best practices, client standards, and Australian and/or international standards
- Develop detailed project plans covering scope, timeline, budget and resource requirements
- Collaborate with clients to define requirements, address concerns, provide technical expertise and deliver water/wastewater solutions
- Lead and/or contribute to winning work and market-led innovative offerings
- Manage time and resources to achieve project financial targets for new work and chargeable time
- Foster development of junior mechanical engineers regionally and nationally
Requirements
What you’ll need- Relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering, recognized in Australia
- 8+ years’ experience as a mechanical engineer working on water/wastewater treatment or transfer projects
- Experience writing technical specifications and/or datasheets for mechanical equipment for municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment
- Sound understanding of hydraulic principles and hydraulic system design, including system hydraulics, pump calculations and pump selection
- Experience with metallic and plastic piping design for above-ground or below-ground installations
- Knowledge of loading considerations for in-line mechanical equipment, including API 610/650 nozzle allowable loads
- Experience in detailed mechanical design of water/wastewater treatment plants
- Knowledge of Australian and international pumping and piping design codes
- Knowledge of water/wastewater industry best practice and/or municipal water authority design standards
- Knowledge of Australian and international mechanical design codes, including the ASME suite
- Working knowledge of WANDA hydraulic modelling software (highly desirable)
- Working knowledge of CAESAR II stress analysis software (highly desirable)
- Experience across all design phases, from concept through detailed design (highly desirable)
- Prior application of Water Corporation design standards (highly desirable)
- Ability to manage competing priorities across concurrent tasks, proposals or projects
- Proven ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively
- Strong writing and communication skills for reports, proposals and client liaison
- Willingness and ability to lead junior team members and mentor graduate professionals
- CV and cover letter required for application
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible work practices focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity
- Inclusive culture and equal opportunity employment
- Employee-owned company
- Global professional development and collaboration opportunities