At a Glance
- Tasks: Design innovative mechanical systems for exciting mining projects and collaborate with a dynamic team.
- Company: Join AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting dedicated to creating a better world.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working options, professional development, and wellbeing benefits like health insurance discounts.
- Other info: Be part of a culture that values equity, diversity, and inclusion while delivering transformative outcomes.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable projects while growing your career in a diverse environment.
- Qualifications: 8-12 years of mechanical design experience, especially in mining, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Navisworks.
The predicted salary is between 56250 - 68750 £ 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.
Everyone belongs at AECOM. We're committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives.
As a Senior Mechanical Designer you will be working with lead designer in the delivery of mechanical engineering design packages for various mineral mining and processing projects – from underground copper / gold hard rock mining and Lithium / Alumina surface mining through to materials handling facilities and general mineral refinery / processing plant piping.
Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will apply technical expertise across the full project lifecycle; from concept through to detailed design and construction support with minimal supervision. You will be a key technical contributor within a multidisciplinary consulting team, providing complex mechanical design scope including surface and underground material handling, ventilation systems, fixed plant, processing facilities and associated infrastructure typical of Copper / Gold / Lithium / Alumina mineral and mining environments.
Key responsibilities include:
- Produce detailed mechanical designs, equipment layouts, and engineering drawings using AutoCAD, Microstation, and Advance Steel, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards, client specifications, and applicable mining regulations.
- Develop and manage 3D plant models and coordinate discipline clash detection using Navisworks or equivalent federated modelling tools.
- Apply a thorough understanding of underground hard rock and/or surface mining systems including ore handling (crushers, conveyor systems, ore passes, winders/hoists), dewatering, ventilation on demand (VOD) systems, processing plant (storage bins, conveyor systems, mills, screens, tanks, pumping and piping), workshops and fixed plant.
- Independently interpret geotechnical, civil, and structural interfaces to produce fully coordinated mechanical designs appropriate for underground environments.
- Liaise directly with project engineers, project managers, and client representatives to manage design deliverables, resolve technical queries, and ensure on-time delivery.
The qualities that help you thrive:
- Minimum 8–12 years of mechanical drafting and design experience, with at least 5 years focused on mining and mineral processing (copper/gold/alumina preferred).
- Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Microstation, Open Plant Modeler, Advance Steel, and Navisworks experience is essential. Revit and Plant 3D would be highly regarded.
- Demonstrated experience producing deliverables across all design stages (Pre-Feasibility, Feasibility, Detailed Design, and Construction).
We provide a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer many benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing:
- Flexible working options.
- Diverse, challenging and exciting multidisciplinary engineering projects.
- Paid parental and partner leave.
- Purchased additional annual leave + salary packaging.
- Wellbeing benefits eg. Vaccinations, health insurance discounts.
- Employee stock purchase plans.
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Senior Mechanical Designer (Contract) 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.
