Senior Mechanical Engineer

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work on innovative water and wastewater infrastructure projects that directly benefit South Australian communities.

• Join a high-performing engineering team in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

• Work on technically challenging, high-profile projects with a focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation.

What we need from you

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Civil, or Hydraulic Engineering (essential).

• Detailed knowledge of mechanical engineering procedures and practices in the water industry.

• Proven experience in investigation, concept, and detailed design of mechanical infrastructure, and in auditing designs prepared by others.

• Demonstrated ability to execute complex and critical engineering investigations in the mechanical discipline.

• Experience developing and reviewing technical and infrastructure standards.

Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to provide high-level technical expertise across the organisation, ensuring our water and wastewater infrastructure meets best-practice engineering standards. You will deliver expert investigation, design review, technical governance, and advisory services while embedding safety, compliance, and innovation into every aspect of your work.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in mechanical engineering across all stages of the asset lifecycle.

• Lead and support Safety in Design processes to ensure WHS risks are eliminated or minimised.

• Review, develop, and maintain technical standards and guidelines for mechanical engineering.

• Liaise with engineering consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery.

• Undertake investigations, audits, and design reviews to ensure compliance with corporate and legislative requirements.

• Keep up to date with emerging technologies and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement.

• Support operational and maintenance strategies, including training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Talented, committed, can-do individuals have always been the cornerstone of this dynamic organisation. If you have what it takes to thrive in this role and want to know more, please reach out to Isha Khanna at isha.khanna@akkodis.com

 

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“Akkodis is an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to all forms of workforce inclusion. We actively invite and encourage applications by candidates from diverse backgrounds” 

Candidate Profile

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to provide high-level technical expertise across the organisation, ensuring our water and wastewater infrastructure meets best-practice engineering standards. You will deliver expert investigation, design review, technical governance, and advisory services while embedding safety, compliance, and innovation into every aspect of your work