Mechanical Project Engineer

Job Overview

Our client is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer with strong engineering calculations and documentation experience to support Australian mining and mineral processing projects. You will work under the Engineering Lead and collaborate with experienced engineers to undertake calculations, equipment selection, project documentation, and coordinate design with Designers. This role involves materials handling and mineral processing plant design with a practical mix of mechanical and piping design.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AWST (40 work hours per week)

Responsibilities

Work under the Engineering Lead and alongside an experienced engineering and design team.

Undertake design calculations using spreadsheets and software:

• Hydraulic (pumps and piping)
• Materials handling (conveyors, screens, crushers, etc.)

Undertake equipment selection:

• Identify equipment duty.
• Identify appropriate equipment suppliers/vendors.
• Coordinate with suppliers for selection of equipment and provision of vendor data.

Develop technical documentation:

• Calculation reports
• Equipment data sheets
• Equipment lists
• Piping line lists
• Valve lists
• Installation scope of works

Manage the delivery of your deliverables.

Coordinate development of layout design solutions by Designers:

• Brief designers on requirements.
• Review 3D models.
• Review 2D drawings.
• Manage the drafting deliverables list.

Apply Client and Australian Standards to all design work.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience.
• Experience applying Australian Standards.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude.
• Eager to learn and grow technical design skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified Mechanical Engineer (Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering).
• 2+ years of Australian mining, materials handling, or mineral processing project experience, particularly in gold, lithium, or iron ore preferred.

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations

Note

Please click the Apply button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.

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