Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior/Associate Mechanical Engineer – Water
Beca HunterH2O
Beca HunterH2O is the Australian water business of Beca, one of Asia Pacific's largest independent advisory, design and engineering consultancies. With over 300 passionate water specialists across Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Adelaide, Tamworth, Brisbane and Fiji, we deliver healthy and sustainable solutions for communities. Backed by Beca's 4,000+ multi-disciplinary experts, we bring deep technical knowledge and collaborative strength to every project.
Our purpose is to make everyday better, guided by our values of partnership , tenacity , enjoyment , and care .
The Opportunity
We're looking for a Senior or Associate Mechanical Engineer to join our national water team in Adelaide. You'll lead the delivery of complex engineering solutions across large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment plants and pump stations (>500L/s).
You'll bring deep expertise in:
Mechanical design and commissioning
Equipment selection and specification
Process optimisation
Construction support
Risk management aligned with WHS and industry standards
Ideally, you've led teams through all project phases from planning and concept design to procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational handover.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Engineer, you will:
Provide technical leadership and oversight of mechanical design and installation
Collaborate on bids and tenders, reviewing documentation and refining cost estimates
Work with procurement teams to define scopes and coordinate vendor engagement
Build strong client relationships and act as a key technical liaison
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Drive innovation and ensure successful project outcomes
About You
You'll ideally be a Chartered Professional Engineer with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (or related discipline), and have:
Proven leadership in mechanical design for water/wastewater treatment projects
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Familiarity with digital engineering platforms (e.g. BIM/Revit)
Ability to deliver under pressure and manage competing priorities
Excellent technical writing and organisational skills
A passion for mentoring and team development
What we offer
A career with Beca will provide you with:
Flexibility & Wellbeing: We recognise that achieving a work-life balance is unique to everyone. Enjoy flexible working options to manage your personal and family priorities, along with dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement
Belonging & Ownership: Join a diverse and inclusive team where collaboration and creativity thrive. Bring your whole self to work and take advantage of unique shareholder opportunities to share in our collective success
Parental Leave : Take time for what matters most with up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, inclusive of all genders
Career Growth & Development : Your growth is our priority Benefit from continuous learning through our training programmes and support for professional accreditation, including pathways to Chartership with Engineers Australia. Work alongside industry leaders and gain hands-on experience to empower your career potential.
Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.
Who is Beca?
Our clients do incredible things every day. They are transforming communities and changing lives, and we are right there beside them.
Beca is one of Asia Pacific's largest independent advisory, design and engineering consultancies. After a century of operation, we have grown from a family-owned business to one of the most progressive, client-centric professional services consultancies in our region. We have more than 4,000 employees in 24 offices around the world and have delivered projects in more than 70 countries.
'Creative people together transforming our world' is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose - to make everyday better. We create value through understanding and delivering successful solutions, exceptional service and our enduring relationships and use our skills and systems to empower innovation; helping our clients shape communities, optimise their assets and streamline their operations.
Ready to Be involved. Be heard. Belong?
Be a part of the Beca story and apply online today.
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