Kbr
Water, Defence, Energy and Resources
SeniorMechanicalEngineer
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“Senior Mechanical Engineer at Kbr. Skills: Mechanical engineering, Infrastructure design, Process plants, Water and Wastewater. Define project scope of works. Prepare concept designs”
What You'll Achieve.
Contribute to quality engineering; Contribute to client relationships; Contribute to technical oversight; Contribute to commercial success; Deliver coordinated documentation; Drive technical excellence; Drive design efficiencies
Industry & Context.
Baseline Defence security clearance, ITAR eligible
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Accredited Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Engineering design experience, Knowledge of industry standards, Australian citizenship, Ability to obtain chartership, ITAR eligible personnel
Nice to Have
Hydraulic modelling experience, Pipe stress analysis experience, Experience with cranes, Experience with heavy machinery
What You'll Do.
Define project scope of works
Prepare concept designs
Prepare preliminary designs
Prepare detailed designs
Design mechanical systems
Design hydraulic systems
Coordinate construction works
Conduct construction site visits
Provide technical guidance
Guide junior engineers
Provide technical oversight
Oversee design of assets
Work in multi-disciplinary teams
Deliver infrastructure documentation
Develop standard products
Drive technical excellence
Drive design efficiencies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Large multi-disciplinary teams; Engineering design teams; Design modelling teams
Process & Methodology
Manage projects
Full Job Description
**Title:** Senior Mechanical Engineer With a significant pipeline of work in various industries across Australia, including Water, Defence, Energy and Resources this opportunity is for a **Senior Mechanical Engineer** with experience in FEED, detailed design, consulting or complex engineering projects, including process plants, industrial equipment and machinery, pipelines, drainage systems, pumping stations, or treatment facilities to join our high-performing **Adelaide** team. As part of this team, you’ll be a member of KBR’s Water, Environment and Industrial team, with national exposure across a wide range of industries. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for and mentor junior engineers and play a key role in contributing to quality engineering, client relationships, technical oversight, and the commercial success of the business unit. You will collaborate with a diverse team of talented people who are committed to supporting our clients and work on significant infrastructure projects that are shaping the future of Australia. **Role:** This role will suit someone with experience in the delivery of detailed infrastructure design, particularly in the Resources, Water and Wastewater or Defence industries, who is looking to drive technical excellence and guide and develop junior engineers while working across a range of multi-faceted engineering projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: * Assist in defining the scope of works for various projects * Prepare concept, preliminary, and detailed designs of mechanical and hydraulic systems, including pumping stations, process plants, industrial facilities and treatment facilities in line with Australian and local authority standards * Prepare specifications, selecting materials and components * Coordinate works with construction contractors including construction site visits where required * Provide technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers * Provide technical
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