About the Company
A true Brisbane success story, Promech Engineering is one of the fastest-growing engineering consultancies in the region. With a strong reputation and proven track record for delivering high-quality, high-value solutions, Promech provides multidisciplinary engineering design and project management services across the oil & gas, petrochemical, mining & minerals processing, and water & wastewater sectors.
The Opportunity
Due to continued growth, Promech Engineering is seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to join its tight-knit team in Toowong.
Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you will provide high-level mechanical engineering expertise across small, medium and large-scale alternative fuels, petrochemical and oil & gas projects, both within Australia and internationally.
You will play a key role in leading mechanical engineering delivery, providing technical direction and mentoring less experienced engineers while working closely with clients, project teams, suppliers and subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee mechanical engineering design across complex projects
- Provide technical leadership and direction across mechanical engineering disciplines
- Deliver and verify mechanical design for tanks, pressure vessels, piping systems and minor structural frames/supports
- Perform and review design calculations to ensure fitness for purpose and compliance
- Prepare and review engineering design reports, calculations and technical documentation
- Develop technical specifications for mechanical and process equipment, valves and instrumentation
- Review and technically evaluate supplier and subcontractor proposals
- Engage with and manage suppliers and subcontractors to ensure technical requirements are met
- Provide technical input across projects from concept through to detailed design and fabrication
- Maintain strong working relationships with clients and project stakeholders
- Mentor and support the development of less experienced engineers
- Ensure compliance with company procedures and the Quality Management System (QMS)
About You
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (essential)
- RPEQ registration (essential)
- 15+ years' relevant mechanical engineering experience
- Demonstrated experience leading and delivering mechanical design from concept through to fabrication
- Strong experience in petrochemical, alternative fuels, oil & gas or minerals refining environments
- Strong working knowledge of relevant codes and standards, including AS 1210, ASME VIII, AS 4041 and ASME B31.3
- Strong grounding in first-principles mechanical design
- Experience in mechanical equipment selection and specification
- Package engineering experience for mechanical plant
- Broad multidisciplinary engineering understanding
- Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring experience
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
The Benefits
- Permanent, full-time opportunity
- Market-leading remuneration package
- Principal-level technical leadership opportunity
- Work on real, detailed engineering projects that progress through to construction, with all detailed design completed locally - no offshoring
- Strong team culture built on respect, teamwork and integrity
- Exposure to diverse and technically interesting projects across Australia and internationally
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
