Senior Mechanical Engineer

A relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering, recognized in Australia.

8+ 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. Sound understanding of hydraulic principles and hydraulic system design. including system hydraulics, pump calculations and pump selection. Piping design. Metallic and plastic. Above ground or below ground installation, and design considerations. Loading considerations for in-line mechanical equipment. EG API 610/650 nozzle allowable loads. Experience in the detailed mechanical design of water/wastewater treatment plants. Knowledge of Australian and international pumping and piping design codes. Knowledge of water/wastewater industry best practice and/or the application of municipal water authority design standards. Knowledge of Australian and international mechanical design codes (EG ASME suite).

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

Sound understanding of hydraulic principles and hydraulic system design. including system hydraulics, pump calculations and pump selection.

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

Loading considerations for in-line mechanical equipment. EG API 610/650 nozzle allowable loads.

Experience in the detailed mechanical design of water/wastewater treatment plants.

Knowledge of Australian and international pumping and piping design codes.

Knowledge of water/wastewater industry best practice and/or the application of municipal water authority design standards.

Knowledge of Australian and international mechanical design codes (EG ASME suite).

Highly desirable experience that will set you apart from other candidates:

Working knowledge of WANDA hydraulic modelling software.

Working knowledge of CAESAR II stress analysis software.

Experience in all design phases – concept through to detailed design.

Prior application of Water Corporation design standards.

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 highly desirable.

Proven ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively both across our business and externally.

Strong writing and communication skills to produce high quality reports, proposals and to liaise with clients.

A willingness and ability to lead junior team members and mentor graduate professionals.

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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