At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to design and deliver innovative mechanical solutions in mining and infrastructure.
- Company: AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting, committed to creating a better world.
- Benefits: Flexible work options, professional development, wellbeing benefits, and competitive salary.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a tangible impact on projects that shape communities and the environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with relevant experience in consultancy or mining.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
As a result of a significant project pipeline, AECOM's Western Australian Resource and Industry Business Line has an opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the successful completion of projects across Western Australia, Australia and Globally.
Working as part of a dynamic, consulting environment, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects within Mining and associated Industries, such as surface, underground mine operations and within Alumina and Gold.
Our team of industry experts and network of technical specialists will support the development of your technical and project management capabilities, giving you the opportunity to support project delivery to a broad range of clients and industry sectors. Working across mining, renewable energy, power and defence will give you a broad exposure and help build your career.
Consulting with large mining clients with a particular focus on mining infrastructure, materials handling and non-process infrastructure for brownfield and greenfield assets (specifically conveyors, crushing, screening and bulk materials handling).
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer with AECOM you will provide Mechanical Design Engineering for the project and studies. At times, you will act as focal point for the client, including interacting and building relationships with the clients. Use your experience as an Engineer to deliver technical outcomes for the project.
The benefit of Perth based, with the opportunity to get involved in site based projects where you can visit (day trips). Agility in approaching workload, with the ability to move into projects at short notice and deliver high-quality work output.
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with experience for a consultancy or an operating mining processing facility with design experience. Outstanding interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills. Experience in producing engineering documentation such as technical specifications, datasheets, reports and scope of works. Experience in delivering successful project outcomes from initiation to execution. Ideally 7 to 15 years relevant/post-graduate experience. Chartered Engineers or working towards will be advantageous. Alumina and Gold industry experience advantageous.
Why you'll love working with us: The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) recognises AECOM as taking a sophisticated, holistic approach to supporting women and men's participation throughout our workplace. We provide a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer many benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing.
- Flexible work options
- Paid parental and partner leave
- Purchased additional annual leave + salary packaging
- Wellbeing benefits eg. Vaccinations, health insurance discounts
- Employee stock purchase plans
- Professional and technical development opportunities.
To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia.
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.
Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
Mechanical Engineer - Shift Engineer in Perth employer: AECOM
At AECOM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working model, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in the South East, where you can make a meaningful impact on transport planning while enjoying a range of personalised benefits tailored to support your well-being and professional aspirations.
