Senior Mechanical Engineer

At KCB, we pride ourselves on our global reputation for technical excellence and our innovative approach to solving complex problems. Our diverse and inclusive teams bring creative perspectives, and our size allows us to tackle exciting projects in a positive work environment. Our tagline, "Down to Earth / Up to the Challenge," says a lot about who we are.

Our projects include tailings and waste storage facilities, water management structures, water dams, and mine infrastructure projects. We are engaged in the entire project cycle from green field studies, feasibility, site investigation, design, construction, commissioning, operations and maintenance, and closure. This allows our professionals to challenge themselves while gaining valuable engineering and project management experience on fascinating projects.

Our growing Pump and Pipeline team in Perth is seeking an outstanding Senior Mechanical Engineer to support a range of exciting projects. This role offers the chance to work within a highly respected specialist consultancy renowned for its leadership in dam engineering across sectors such as mining, tailings, water, and hydropower.

Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Plan and schedule projects, define the scope of service and prepare proposals for clients.
• Request topographical survey work and laboratory testing work, where required as input for designs.
• Evaluate existing topographical terrain and infrastructure information to identify preferred and alternative pipeline routes, as well as to identify installation configuration options.
• Develop pipeline plan and long section drawings including service crossing details using 3D CAD pipeline modelling software (such as Civil 3D, 12d).
• Develop mechanical, civil and process engineering design criteria, including Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) schematics, operating and control philosophies, etc.
• Perform steady state pipeline hydraulic designs (with hydraulic gradients) using Excel or hydraulic modelling software (such as AFT Fathom and Bentley Hammer).
• Perform surge analysis for pipeline systems using software such as Bentley Hammer, AFT Impulse, etc.
• Perform pipeline peripheral designs related to thrust, thermal expansion, valve and flow meter stations and service crossings.
• Perform pipeline stress analysis and pipe installation calculations from basis equations or using software such as Bentley AutoPIPE.

Attributes & Qualifications:

• B. Eng Mechanical Engineering.
• NER / CPEng / RPEQ certification or eligibility to apply within 12 months of joining.
• At least 10 to 15 years of specialised experience in pumping and pipeline system engineering designs.
• Previous knowledge (or aspirations to develop knowledge) in the specialized field of slurry pipeline design for tailings projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and AutoCAD.
• Experience developing capital expenditure and operational and maintenance cost estimates for projects.
• Current unrestricted driver's license.
• Proficient in using hydraulic surge analysis software (such as Bentley Hammer) will be of value.

What we offer in addition to an exciting role:

• Additional Superannuation: 2.5% extra to secure your future;
• Income Protection Insurance: Peace of mind for you and your family;
• Parental and Volunteer Leave: Support for your personal and community commitments;
• Novated Leasing: Flexible vehicle leasing options;
• Hybrid Working Policy: Balance work and life with our flexible approach;
• Social and Mental Well-being Initiatives: Programs to support your overall well-being;
• Training and Development Opportunities: Continuous growth and learning; and
• Additional incentives may be available dependent on the performance of the company, business unit and individual.

This role offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

About Us:

KCB Australia Pty Ltd (KCB) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, geoscience and environmental services globally to the mining, hydropower, environmental, transportation, geotechnical, oil & gas, and water resources sectors. We offer a full range of services from our offices in Australia, Canada, USA, UK, Brazil and Peru. 

Our Australian operations work on challenging projects in the Mining, Energy and Government Sectors both domestically and internationally. We are a global leader in tailings management, dam designs, multi-disciplinary civil engineering services, geotechnical and foundation engineering, hydrogeology, hydrotechnical, and environmental and reclamation services.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and an attractive flexible benefits package designed to suit your individual needs. KCB is an Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice recipient

Are you up to the challenge?

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, simply apply online with your resume and covering letter quoting the job reference number #at

We thank all candidates for applying, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.