Sedgman is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our growing team in Perth on a 12-month contract. With a strong pipeline of multi-discipline projects across the Minerals Processing sector, this role offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership and mentor engineering teams.
You will work closely with clients and multi-discipline stakeholders to deliver high-quality engineering solutions across both greenfield and brownfield projects. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in a fast-paced consulting environment, shaping innovative solutions for our clients.
Key responsibilities:
- Senior mechanical engineering scopes for minerals processing and mining projects, ensuring technical compliance with client standards, and seamless integration into new and existing facilities.
- Provide mechanical design and analysis for piping systems, tanks, vessels, pressure equipment, materials handling, and rotating equipment, including calculation, risk assessments and failure investigations to enhance reliability and safety.
- Selection of mechanical equipment, aligning with client/industry requirements and Australian/international standards where applicable.
- Mentor and lead engineering teams, fostering professional development and ensuring high-quality project outcomes.
- Oversee and manage the mechanical and piping discipline project delivery within scope, budget, and schedule, while maintaining safety and quality standards.
- Collaborate with multi-discipline teams, clients, and site personnel to develop and implement practical engineering solutions.
Skills and experience:
- Tertiary degree in Mechanical Engineering, CPEng/RPEng or RPEQ as preferred
- A minimum of 12 years of industry experience, including project delivery and work on multi-discipline projects across various engineering phases.
- Demonstrated experience in mechanical and piping engineering, including the design of tanks and vessels following industry codes and FEA (mandatory) and performing pipe stress analysis (desirable).
- Proven ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and engage stakeholders effectively.
- Proficiency in engineering design tools, MS Office, and technical documentation.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- The successful candidate should be willing and able to travel to remote sites or interstate as required.
What we can offer you:
- Flexible arrangements to help you achieve work-life balance
- A focus on your professional development and opportunities to grow your career within Sedgman
- A collaborative focus on continuous improvement and innovation in our safety culture
- A friendly and social work environment
We’re on a journey and here is what we can offer you:
Resource & Energy Transition Journey: Be a part of our journey driving our engineering deliverables and innovation while supporting the business growth.
Health and Wellbeing: Our safety and wellbeing app, Sonder, is available 24/7, offering comprehensive mental health support and work/life services to ensure you and your loved ones are cared for.
Career Growth, Development & Reward: You will be supported in your professional development and rewarded with a competitive remuneration package.
Inclusive Culture: Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a welcoming workplace for all.
How to express your interest in this opportunity:
If you're eager to apply your skills and experience to our success and shape our future direction, then this role could be the perfect fit for you. To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your CV by clicking “Apply Now".
Skills Required
- Tertiary degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 12 years of industry experience
- Experience in project delivery and multidisciplinary projects across various engineering phases
- Experience in mechanical and piping engineering
- Experience designing tanks and vessels using industry codes
- Finite Element Analysis experience
- Ability to lead teams and mentor engineers
- Effective stakeholder engagement skills
- Proficiency in engineering design tools, MS Office, and technical documentation
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness and ability to travel to remote sites or interstate as required
- CPEng, RPEng, or RPEQ certification
- Pipe stress analysis experience
What We Do
CIMIC Group is an engineering-led construction, mining, services and infrastructure development leader working across the lifecycle of assets, infrastructure and resources projects. CIMIC Group comprises our construction businesses CPB Contractors, Leighton Asia and Broad, our mining and mineral processing companies Thiess (joint control) and Sedgman, our services specialist UGL, and our development and investment arm Pacific Partnerships – all supported by our in-house engineering consultancy EIC Activities. Our mission is to generate sustainable returns by delivering innovative and competitive solutions for clients and safe, fulfilling careers for our people. With a history since 1899, and around 30,000 people in around 20 countries, we strive to be known for our principles of Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and Delivery, underpinned by Safety. CIMIC is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Australia Index and FTSE4Good. The principles of Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and Delivery underpin CIMIC’s operations. These principles provide a shared language and identity for CIMIC and guide its actions. Each of these principles is underpinned by a continual focus on safety which is fundamental to CIMIC’s operations.
