Mechanical Engineer

A relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering, recognized in Australia

4+ years’ experience as a mechanical engineer, working on water/wastewater treatment or transfer projects.

Specific experience to fulfill the role, including: Writing technical specifications and/or datasheets for mechanical equipment for water and wastewater treatment across municipal and industrial applications. An understanding of hydraulic principles and hydraulic system design, including typical in-line components, pump calculations and pump selection. Piping design. Metallic and plastic. Above ground or below ground installation, and design considerations. Experience in engineering summary or detailed mechanical design of water/wastewater treatment plants. Working knowledge of Australian and international pumping and piping design codes Working knowledge of municipal water authority design standards.

Writing technical specifications and/or datasheets for mechanical equipment for water and wastewater treatment across municipal and industrial applications.

An understanding of hydraulic principles and hydraulic system design, including typical in-line components, pump calculations and pump selection.

Piping design. Metallic and plastic. Above ground or below ground installation, and design considerations.

Experience in engineering summary or detailed mechanical design of water/wastewater treatment plants.

Working knowledge of Australian and international pumping and piping design codes

Working knowledge of municipal water authority design standards.

Experience in all design phases – concept through to detailed design

Prior application of Water Corporation design standards

Use of excel based system calculations or WANDA hydraulic modelling software

Multidisciplinary understanding – pump motor sizing, instrument process connections, pipe support dead loads etc

The role will typically involve being responsible for several concurrent tasks, proposals or projects, and therefore ability to manage competing priorities in a professional and proactive manner is desirable.

Strong writing and communication skills to produce high quality reports and other written outputs

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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