Infrastructure Engineering Manager

**At BAE Systems Australia**
- Be part of the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history - SSN AUKUS
- Do interesting work that MATTERS
- GROW your career
- Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector - one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and groundbreaking technology, including SSN AUKUS. We have been selected by the Australian Government to jointly build the nation’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines. Every role in our SSN AUKUS team is helping to deliver essential sovereign capability for Australia.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

**About the OPPORTUNITY**

We have excellent opportunities for 2x Infrastructure Engineering Managers - Mechanical based at Adelaide.

As an Infrastructure Engineering Manager within the Maritime Business, you will be responsible for ensuring that infrastructure is delivered to the technical, cost and schedule goals in accordance with the contractual and company requirements.

In this role, you will censor design, construction, and operational integrity to ensure all engineering work meets best practices and quality expectations, assuring the design of the facilities are safe and meet the contractual, legal and regulatory requirements, company standards and environmental requirements.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Mechanical engineering professional to shape the future of a major new site, establishing a new function, influence industry-leading standards, and collaborate with top-tier engineering and project management teams.

Key responsibilities include:

- Establish Mechanical engineering design, construction, and operational standards providing technical and functional leadership and direction.
- Arrange design certification reviews with Chief Engineer.
- Develop and maintain technical specifications, procedures, and guidelines.
- Review and approve Mechanical engineering drawings, calculations, and models.
- Monitor project designs and construction to verify compliance with established standards.
- Conduct regular design and engineering reviews to assess adherence to best practices.
- Provide technical support for resolving non-conformance issues.
- Act as the go-to expert for complex engineering challenges within the discipline.
- Provide technical guidance during design, construction, and commissioning.
- Support decision-making processes by offering expertise on Mechanical engineering methodologies.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation.
- Collaborate with project managers, designers, and contractors to ensure the project’s technical integrity.
- Assist in risk assessments and mitigation strategies related to engineering aspects.
- Participate in technical evaluations of vendors, materials, and equipment.
- Assure that the design and construction align with the relevant standards and codes.
- Support value management activity to maximise the benefit to operations.
- Establish an engineering assurance function for the shipbuilder.

**About YOU**
- Significant demonstrable Mechanical engineering experience, ideally experience in building infrastructure, mechanical services including craneage
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant Mechanical engineering discipline
- Eligibility for accreditation as a Chartered Engineer with Engineers Australia.
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
- Defence Security clearance or eligibility to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 clearance & ITAR clearance required

**About US**

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

**Clearances**

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible