Mechanical Construction Engineer

Who we are

We are a pioneering project delivery company. We deliver high performing assets for the energy, resources and infrastructure industries underpinned by a dedication to innovation, sustainability and getting the job done safely and efficiently.

Clough currently has an opportunity for a qualified Mechanical Construction Engineer to join our team on site. The role will be responsible for providing field engineering support for installation of static and rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, exchangers, vessels, columns), piping systems, valves, supports, and mechanical packages.

Who youare

We harness our people’s innovative thinking through engineering and construction solutions that deliver a sustainable future today.

Your focus will include:

- Review mechanical engineering documents, including P&IDs, isometric drawings, GA drawings, equipment data sheets, piping material specifications, and installation procedures to ensure correct execution on site.

- Support constructability reviews, identifying potential clashes, missing information, or design issues and proposing practical engineering solutions.

- Verify mechanical installations for compliance with project specifications, mechanical codes (ASME, API, ISO), quality standards, and vendor requirements.

- Conduct site inspections and walkdowns, prepare red-line markups, assist in managing punch lists, and support as-built documentation accuracy.

- Assist in piping installation oversight, including alignment checks, pipe fit-up verification, weld maps, torqueing, hydrotest preparation, and mechanical completion activities.

- Support resolution of Technical Queries (RFIs/TQs) by gathering site data, clarifying design intent with the engineering team, and preparing technical documentation.

- Participate in testing and pre-commissioning activities for systems and equipment (e.g., leak tests, functional tests for rotating equipment, equipment alignment verification, system readiness checks).

- Ensure strict adherence to HSE standards, actively participating in hazard identification, toolbox meetings, and safe execution of mechanical works.

What you will bring to the team:

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

- Up to 5 years of experience in mechanical construction, piping/mechanical works, oil & gas, petrochemical, or industrial plant projects.

- Solid understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals (static equipment, rotating machinery, piping, welding, materials).

- Familiarity with relevant engineering codes and standards (ASME, API, ISO, AS preferred).

- Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and mechanical documentation.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for field engineering challenges.

- Ability to work a 19:9 FIFO rotation to site.

Our benefits

We have created an environment that brings out the best in our people. Clough’s people enjoy industry leading benefits such as:

- Ongoing training for career progression.

- Industry leading paid parental leave program from the day you join.

- Mental health and wellbeing programs.

- Salary continuance insurance.A competitive remuneration package with employee assistance program for employees and their families and discounts on private health insurance, salary packaging, banking, travel, groceries and more

We’re building a diverse workforce

At Clough, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and live. To us, workplace diversity means creating an inclusive environment that accepts every person, embraces their differences, and provides opportunities for all to achieve their full potential.

We are a certified Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by WGEA, a partner with Pride in Diversity, a recognised employer of choice by WORK180, a signatory of the Veterans’ Employment Commitment and an active member of CEOs for Gender Equity and Champions for Change Coalition. We strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are delivering some of Australia’s most exciting and pioneering projects across the energy, resources and infrastructure industries. Apply now to join us

Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed for shortlisting. Should your application be shortlisted we will contact you.

Please note: Clough reserves the right to commence the shortlisting process for this role immediately and the right to remove the advertisement before the closing date. Agency submissions will not be considered for this position.

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