Experienced or Senior Materials Engineer

Fantastic permanent opportunity, join HRL and Shape the Future of Engineering

Are you passionate about solving complex materials challenges while contributing to the future of energy? Are you ready to take your engineering expertise to new heights and make a real impact in diverse industries? If you're a driven and Experienced or Senior Materials Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference, we have the perfect role for you

Company Overview

HRL Technology Group is a leading specialist engineering, laboratory, and testing consulting service. We are a specialist consulting company that partners with clients across the power, oil & gas, and mineral processing sectors, helping them optimise asset integrity and prepare for the energy transition.

We always aim to enhance the technical and commercial performance of businesses in energy, resources, engineering, and manufacturing sectors across Australia and the Asia Pacific region.

The company emphasizes a forward-thinking approach and commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions.

The Opportunity

As an Experienced or Senior Materials Engineer with HRL, you will be at the forefront of our ground-breaking projects, partnering with businesses to drive innovation, sustainability, performance, and efficiency. Your expertise and passion for engineering will be instrumental in shaping the future of industries that impact our daily lives.

This role will suit someone who thrives in a consulting environment, enjoys both hands-on inspection work and desktop technical studies, and is motivated to support clients through operational and strategic challenges.

We are seeking applications for our head office in Mulgrave, VIC.

Key Responsibilities:

As an Experienced or Senior Materials Engineer, you have technical knowledge/expertise and will work within a team that delivers a suite of services in the field or laboratory, including, but not limited to:

• Lead and support materials engineering assessments across power stations, oil and gas facilities, and mineral processing plants.
• Provide expert input on damage mechanism, welding engineering matters, repair strategies, and fitness-for-service considerations.
• Undertake desktop research and technical studies, developing high-quality reports and recommendations for clients.
• Travel to client sites as required to perform inspections, assessments, and project support.
• Contribute to projects focused on flexible operations and energy transition, supporting clients in adapting to the evolving energy landscape.
• Engage with clients in a consulting capacity, delivering practical, value-driven solutions that align with their operational and strategic goals.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continuous development of the team's technical capability.

About you

You must have:

• A Bachelors or Master's degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, and recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Minimum 5 years proven work experience in the industry.
• Strong operational knowledge of power industry and/or oil and gas processing facilities, and/or mineral processing plants.
• Strong report-writing skills.
• Ability to balance site-based inspections with desktop research and analysis.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel for project delivery.
• Strong interest in supporting clients through flexible operations and energy transition initiatives.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.

You will also have:

• An energetic and flexible approach.
• An ability to work as part of a team, sharing knowledge and information
• Practical problem-solving skill
• A sound knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of packages
• A willingness and ability to travel domestically and overseas, as required
• A valid Australian Driver's Licence
• Current legal working rights in Australia

The following will be viewed favourably:

• Previous experience in a consulting environment with strong client facing roles
• Experience with conducting fatigue and creep life assessments, risk-based inspection
• Condition assessment and remaining life calculation experience
• Understanding of welding processes, inspection methods, and repair strategies

Why Join Us:

• Work on diverse and technically challenging projects across multiple industries
• Contribute to meaningful energy transition projects shaping the future of operations.
• Be part of a supportive consulting team of industry experts with opportunities for growth and mentoring
• Career growth and development opportunities to nurture your professional journey.
• Competitive salary and benefits package. Remuneration will be based on experience.
• A modern and inclusive work environment that values creativity and innovation, and great coffee.
• Flexible working arrangements by mutual agreement.

Join Us Today

If you're passionate about engineering and want to be part of a team that shapes the future, submit your application now. Visit our website at to learn more about our exciting projects and how we are making a difference in the world of engineering.

Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in Mulgrave, VIC. Apply NOW via Seek. We can't wait to welcome you aboard the HRL team. Let's build a brighter future together

Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.