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AECOM’s Resources and Industrial (R&I) team have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Mechanical Designer with demonstrated mining, heavy industry and industrial experience to help drive the technical outcome for a range of projects based out of the Townsville office.
As part of our multi-disciplinary group, you will work across all project phases from studies through to detailed engineering and execution, working across the broader mining sector including underground and open cut, minerals processing, smelting and mining support infrastructure plus general industrial facilities, refineries, sugar mills, ports, water and wastewater installations.
Specifically, this opportunity will require significant technical understanding across a variety of areas including pump and pipe network design, materials handling systems and components, supporting infrastructure, fuel and oil storage and distribution facilities.
How you’ll make a difference
- A minimum of 5+ years experience in design drafting on mining/industrial related projects is essential
- Develop detailed concept designs with minimum supervision including design reports, specifications and as-built drawings ensuring innovation and safety is at the forefront of all early discussions
- The ability to work collaboratively – a team player who enjoys developing engineering solutions in a team environment leveraging from both known technologies and innovative designs
- Build and maintain strong client relationships ensuring clear communication and alignment of project goals.
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
The qualities that help you thrive
- Recognised qualification (e.g. Associate Degree, Bachelor of Engineering Technology, or equivalent)
- Highly proficient understanding of one or more core software packages including AutoCAD, Plant 3D, SteelCAD, Navisworks and MicroStation
- Revit experience advantageous
Why join us
- Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
- Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities
- Here in Townsville, we enjoy the North Queensland lifestyle: 300 days of sunshine a year, beaches, mountains, camping, shopping and dining – all with an average rush hour commute of 15 minutes on a bad day
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- We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
- Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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About AECOM
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. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.