Senior Engineer Mechanical

2 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia Chandler Macleod Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Mechanical Senior Engineer

Work type: Casual (Full-time hours – 37.5 hours per week)

Duration: 12 months, with potential for extension

Location: Adelaide (CBD – Victoria Square)

Rate: $71.71 per hour (including casual loading)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking two experienced Senior Mechanical Engineers to join a our highly sought client. These roles offer the chance to contribute to the design, development, and technical assurance of key water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the state. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert engineering advice, design input, and project support for studies and infrastructure initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-level technical investigation, design, review, and advisory services for mechanical systems.
  • Provide mechanical engineering support across major projects, including pipelines, pump stations, and water treatment plants.
  • Contribute to the development and review of technical standards and design documentation.
  • Support the implementation of Safety in Design (SiD) principles across all project phases.
  • Liaise with stakeholders, consultants, and contractors to ensure fit-for-purpose, cost-effective outcomes.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

  • Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) accreditation – essential.
  • Demonstrated mechanical engineering experience in the water industry, ideally across pipelines, pump stations, and treatment facilities (wastewater experience highly regarded).
  • Proven ability in the design and specification of mechanical components such as pumps, valves, and filtration systems.
  • Strong hydraulic knowledge, including:
  • Pump selection and system design
  • Surge modelling and mitigation
  • Sizing of surge vessels, PSVs, and PRV
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Apply now by submitting your CV

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

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