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.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and delivery of mechanical systems for tailings storage facilities (TSFs), slurry pipelines, and mine infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in piping systems, pressure vessels, and hydraulic design, with a strong background in EPC project execution across mining, oil & gas, and industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for tailings pipelines, pump stations, and slurry transfer systems.
• Perform hydraulic calculations, stress analysis, and support planning for process piping.
• Design and review pressure vessels, storage tanks, and custom spool configurations.
• 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.

Qualifications, Skills & Desired Experience

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering.
• NER / CPEng / RPEQ certification or eligibility to apply within 12 months of joining.
• At least 10 to 15 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on mining and tailings infrastructure.
• Previous knowledge (or aspirations to develop knowledge) in the specialized field of slurry pipeline design for tailings projects.
• Experience developing capital expenditure and operational and maintenance cost estimates for projects.
• Proficient in using hydraulic surge analysis software (such as Bentley Hammer) will be of value.
• Tailings pipeline design and hydraulic modeling
• Pressure vessel and tank design
• CFD modeling for wear prediction and slurry flow optimization.
• Familiarity with slurry pump systems (e.g., Warman pumps) and interstage piping.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and AutoCAD.

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.
• Opportunities for purchasing additional leave.
• 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.
• 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.

KCB is an award-winning global engineering, geoscience & environmental consulting firm tackling the world's toughest technical challenges for over 75 years.