At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
- Company: Join MPK, a dynamic leader in energy solutions and infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Encouraging diverse applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while collaborating with talented teams.
- Qualifications: Engineering degree and 10+ years of design experience required.
The predicted salary is between 105525 - 128975 $ per year.
Re-energised. The kind of thinking the world is demanding to transition to a new energy future. This requires the dynamic attitude that MPK is known for delivering. Whether it’s upstream LNG development and servicing, fluid transportation, or renewables, in the essential energy, water and natural resources sectors, we’re here to use our proven ingenuity to redefine the challenge and innovate solutions that solve problems and deliver high quality outcomes.
You need only look at our long term partnerships and outcomes with major industry leaders to see how we have successfully realised their vision. With the world's growing demand for increased energy supply, MPK are there to provide essential infrastructure services and solutions. We offer three primary, but interconnected, divisions to clients – Infrastructure, Services and Solutions.
Care: We are genuine and fair and have high expectations of ourselves. We are like family. We pull our weight and watch each other’s backs. We care for our people because our people are who we are.
Solve: We understand our client needs because we collaborate. We align with clients to pursue efficiency and safety and, as partners, anticipate challenges and adapt. We embrace technology to deliver the solutions our clients need.
Deliver: Our focus in delivering value to our clients is paramount and is the cornerstone of our commercial relationships. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply for our positions.
About the role: The Senior Design Engineer will spearhead the development and refinement of innovative engineering solutions across a range of projects. The primary responsibility will be to oversee the design process from concept through to completion, ensuring that all products meet high standards of quality, functionality, and reliability, with close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including product managers, manufacturers, and other engineers, to translate project requirements into detailed technical specifications and prototypes.
Other responsibilities include:
- Presenting creative and practical engineering design concepts
- Leading and managing the engineering & drafting team
- Coordinating design projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals
- Directing, reviewing, and approving product design and changes
- Being a trusted technical advisor and subject matter expert; keeping current on technology developments through continuing professional development (CPD)
- Coordinating the preparation of project budgets, schedules, and resources
- Preparing cost analysis on the development of new products (AFE) for opex or capex assets
- Coordinating with manufacturing to create prototypes and field test equipment, ensuring regular communication to ensure that products are designed for manufacturing
- Creating detailed engineering plans, processes, procedures and standards
- Quality assurance checks and product certification
- Leading weekly engineering meetings to ensure critical next steps, owners and dates are clearly communicated for on time project delivery
- Coaching and developing the engineering team members; ensuring adequate resourcing and training needs
- Developing relationships and fostering collaboration with functions including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Business Development, and Operations to drive project delivery
- Promoting a safe work environment and supporting compliance to regulatory requirements as applicable
About you: The successful applicant will be a clear communicator, have a proactive outlook and be results and timeline driven. The successful applicant will have the following:
- Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics
- RPEQ Certification - Highly Desirable
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in design & Engineering
- Strong leadership skills
Agency submissions will not be accepted.
Senior Design Engineer employer: Kinetic
Kinetic is an exceptional employer that prioritises the health and safety of its employees while fostering a collaborative work culture in Mackay. With a strong focus on professional development, employees have ample opportunities for growth through training and mentorship, all while contributing to meaningful HSE initiatives that make a real difference in high-risk environments. The company's commitment to safety and continuous improvement ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered in their role.
