Principal Mechanical Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026.
If you’re looking for a career with a company that has a ‘Can Do’ attitude, then look no further than Primero. We’re a team of skilled and determined problem solvers, who back our projects, and each other. We’re energised by our culture, anchored by our values, and driven to deliver for our clients. Join us if you take pride in having a ‘Can Do’ attitude.
About Us
Primero, a subsidiary of NRW Holdings, is a multi-national engineering, procurement, and construction business. Since we were founded in 2011, we’ve grown and diversified, delivering projects in over ten different countries, spanning five continents, from locations in Australia and North America. Our rapid growth is testament to our ability to deliver quality project outcomes, safely and on time.
Working with us you’ll learn from some of the brightest and smartest minds in the business, while delivering important projects throughout Australia and overseas, giving you the opportunity to gain access to unique experiences across a huge range of sectors, from gold to lithium and new energy.
Find out what a career at Primero can do for you.
Your Opportunity
We are recruiting for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering Team on an ongoing, full time basis. As a technical expert to you will be required to provide engineering advice to a range of minerals processing projects and their engineering teams across various commodities.
This role will be based at our new Head Office located at 219 St Georges Tce, Perth. The office is adjacent to the train station and offers state of the art end of journey facilities, including secure storage for bicycles and scooters. It also has a gym with daily fitness classes, a tennis court, basketball hoop and a swimming pool available for all Primero employees to enjoy.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance of project design products with the Design Procedure.
- Ensure design products comply with applicable legislation, standards, client, third party and project requirements.
- Ensure design products are delivered in accordance with the project schedule and budget.
- Provide advice and expertise to the design progress, issues, holds, change, risk, and deliverables register.
- Ensure designs are fit for purpose and consider all aspects, including, cost, constructability, operability, and maintainability.
What You ‘Can Do’
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 15+ years' experience in minerals processing design.
- Demonstrated experience as a Design Engineer delivering minerals processing projects.
- Chartered Professional Engineer (desired).
- Proven ability to provide technical expertise to engineering teams.
- Detailed understanding of multi-discipline design delivery within the minerals processing sector.
- Solid understanding of statutory and industry regulations and HSE practices.
- Knowledge and practical application of design theories, principles, and practices.
- Advanced level of expertise with engineering technical detail.
- Demonstrated planning and organisation skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
What we ‘Can Do’ for you:
- Competitive Compensation
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Career Opportunities
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health and Wellbeing Support
- Benefits & Discounts
- Employee Referral Rewards
If you're looking for a career where you experience more 'Can Do', then we're the team for you.
Find out what a Primero career Can Do for you.
APPLY NOW
If you believe you have what it takes and want to work for a company who put its people first, please apply now.
Primero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages female, veteran and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
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