Principal Mechanical Designer

Egis is a global organisation with over 20,000 employees worldwide. With our head office based in Paris, we offer global career opportunities, as well as rewarding careers for our people locally. Drawing on our deep pool of expertise, we create innovative solutions with our clients worldwide.

Egis is an organisation with the capacity to make meaningful industry and community change in the space of place-making, sustainability and creating connected cities. Different to other engineering firms, Egis offers true end-to-end capability across the entire design-to-operation lifecycle, offering advisory, architecture, engineering, design, asset management and operations services.

We are committed to creating great teams doing innovative work and would love you to join us to Impact the Future.

We are seeking a Principal Mechanical Designer with to join our Brisbane design team. The primary purpose of this position is to provide detailed mechanical designs for multi-disciplinary projects working across sectors supporting works for water management infrastructure (i.e. pump stations and pipelines for water supply and sewerage infrastructure).

You will be responsible for

• Lead civil and mechanical pipeline design including above ground steel works (brownfield and greenfield), pump station design, mechanical plant design and non-process infrastructure (raw water, process water or water supply)
• Design of multi-disciplinary complex projects, ensuring design drawings for engineering project work comply with statutory and regulatory requirements and company policies and practices
• Providing high level technical support for all design drawings for engineering project work
• Mechanical design of supporting works for water management infrastructure (i.e. mechanical plant, equipment, pump stations and pipelines for Tailings Dams, Creek Diversions, Roads, Drainage Infrastructure)
• Preparation of construction documentation (mechanical layouts, GA’s, MTO’s, PIDs and isometric views)
• Preparation for ‘For Review’ deliverables
• Contribute to technical innovation and continuous improvement for the design team.
• Review of design and drafting documentation.
• Support the well-being, development and resourcing of junior team members.
• Participate in client management and business development.

Ideally, you will have 10+ years of experience in a similar role with proven experience with design documentation of mechanical components of multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects in a consultancy environment. In addition, you will also have:

• Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma of Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent qualification) or significant experience as a senior mechanical designer
• Knowledge of 3D mechanical design software for use to produce mechanical design drawings across all design lifecycles (prefeasibility to for construction)
• Advanced understanding of Engineering principles, project objectives, deliverables, project budgets and time frames
• Ability to produce large / complex design projects using AutoCAD, Inventor and/or Navisworks
• Strong understanding and familiarity with applicable legislation and technical standards / guidelines.
• Strong client management capabilities
• Willingness to coach junior designers with advice on solutions and develop fit-for-purpose solutions to engineering problems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to participate in business develop activities as needed

The Benefits

• Brisbane CBD location.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote working options and full-time or part-time working hours.
• Competitive remuneration
• Purchased additional annual leave.
• A structured learning and development framework to align with career progression goals and dedicated individual training / conference allowances.
• An inclusive team culture that celebrates performance and rewards accordingly.
• Paid Primary and Secondary Carer Leave Policy, reflecting our commitment to work-life balance.
• Support structures like our Employee Assistance Program, professional mentoring, and buddy program for new starters.
• Opportunities to work on special interest projects.
• Opportunities to work across government, private and resource sectors.
• Opportunities to travel for work across multiple offices.
• Great cultural environment where teamwork and camaraderie are promoted and valued.
• Supportive leadership based on openness.

We are open to considering this role on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements.

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. We offer generous parental leave, support flexible work practices and strive to create an environment where employees can connect, collaborate, grow and succeed.

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