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Lead Mechanical Engineer

🗓️ Posted 2026-10-29 Brisbane Hybrid Engineering
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market NA
Location: Brisbane

About the Company

Aurecon is an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. The company works with clients to deliver infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future. Aurecon was recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026.

About the Job

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer in the Industrial, Mining & Resources team based in Brisbane, you'll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineers solutions with people and outcomes in mind.

Role & Responsibilities

  • ● Partner with clients to deliver innovative, practical engineering solutions across complex mining and resources projects.
  • ● Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve technical challenges and deliver integrated project outcomes.
  • ● Build strong client relationships, guiding technical discussions and aligning design solutions with project goals, operational needs and commercial drivers.
  • ● Guide and review the work of engineers and designers, helping ensure high-quality mechanical design, procurement documentation, 3D models and construction deliverables.
  • ● Support the development of emerging engineers through coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing.
  • ● Contribute to winning work by preparing proposals, engineering estimates and capital cost assessments.

Requirements

Experience

  • ● Strong mechanical engineering experience delivering projects across mining, manufacturing, oil and gas, energy or related sectors.
  • ● A track record of delivering high-quality engineering solutions in technically complex environments.

Skills

  • ● Relevant Mechanical Engineering qualifications and RPEQ registration, or eligibility to obtain it.
  • ● The ability to think strategically, evaluate options and develop practical solutions that deliver value for clients and communities.
  • ● Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams across the project lifecycle, from concept development through to detailed design and construction support.
  • ● An understanding of industry standards, regulations and engineering practices relevant to industrial facilities.
  • ● Proven experience applying project delivery methodologies to achieve successful project outcomes.
  • ● Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and influence key stakeholders.
  • ● A collaborative approach to leadership that builds strong relationships across project teams and client organisations.