Senior Mechanical Engineer

At Aurecon, we partner with clients to deliver infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

• Engineer and manage multi‑disciplinary projects for key and platinum customers, covering concept design, costing, detailed mechanical design, construction management, and commissioning.
• Take charge of small to medium‑sized projects, ensuring successful delivery that meets client expectations and business objectives.
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise in an industrial environment, including detailed mechanical and piping design, development of technical specifications, and drawing management.
• Collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary team and develop the confidence to lead and own future projects.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering their growth and enabling the team to deliver exceptional results.
• Step into a client‑facing role and grow into a project manager or commissioning manager.
• Travel to client and project sites across New Zealand, building hands‑on experience with industrial mechanical plant.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (Washington Accord).
• 7+ years of proven experience in a similar role.
• Excellent project management and communication skills, with experience coordinating multi‑disciplinary projects and broad knowledge of other engineering disciplines.
• Technical knowledge of hygienic and pressure piping system design, surge analysis, pipe stress, and hydraulic analysis.
• Familiarity with PECPR requirements, AS/NZS 1170, ASMEB31 suite of codes or equivalent standards.
• Exposure to (or willingness to learn) piping industry software such as AutoPIPE, PIPE‑FLO, or similar.
• Willingness to travel to site.