Job Overview

Our client is looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support Australian-based mining and industrial projects. Working under the direction of Australia-based engineers, you will design and draft mechanical equipment and plants, including general arrangements, while adhering to Australian standards (AS/NZS). You will ensure safety, efficiency, and scalability for heavy industrial applications. This is a true engineering design role involving calculations, 3D modeling, and collaboration on solutions from concept to detailed design.

Client Overview

Our client is a newly established, boutique engineering consultancy based in Perth, Western Australia, specializing exclusively in the mining resource sector. Founded by a leadership team with over 20 years of experience each in engineering consultancy, they are already serving clients across gold, lithium, and iron ore projects. As a lean startup, they are building their remote engineering team to support a growing pipeline of debottlenecking projects, expansion studies, and detailed design work. You will work directly under experienced Australian engineers.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AWST (40 work hours per week)

Responsibilities

3D Modelling & Drafting

• Model equipment and plants for mining and industrial projects including: Comminution (crushers, screens, feeders), Materials handling (conveyors, chutes), and Mineral processing (mills, tanks, pumps, piping, cyclones)
• Produce detailed drawings, including General Arrangements and Mechanical Arrangements & Details
• Use AutoCAD, Revit, or MicroStation for drafting
• Develop 3D designs using Autodesk 3D software (AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar) and/or OpenBuildings
• Prepare models in Navisworks for engineering reviews

Calculations & Analysis

• Undertake structural design calculations using SpaceGass and spreadsheets
• Perform hydraulic calculations – pipe losses, pump selection
• Conduct pipe stress calculations
• Apply Australian Standards (AS/NZS) to all design work

Collaboration & Autonomy

• Work under the direction of Australia-based engineers
• Translate design requirements into technical models and drawings
• Collaborate with the design team while working autonomously with minimal supervision
• Contribute to conceptual and detailed design modelling and solution development

What You’ll Work On

• Project types: Ongoing debottlenecking projects, expansion studies, and detailed design
• Industries: Gold, Lithium, and Iron Ore mining sectors
• Mix of work: Mechanical, piping, and structural design (not purely mechanical)

Requirements

• 5+ years of mechanical design experience, with direct exposure to Australian Standards (AS/NZS)
• Proven experience with mining and industrial design projects
• Proficiency in 3D modelling (Autodesk 3D, Inventor, AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, or OpenBuildings)
• Experience developing hydraulic calculations (pipe losses, pump selection)
• Competency in SpaceGass and spreadsheet-based structural calculations
• Ability to work autonomously under an Australian engineer's direction with minimal supervision
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Positive attitude – solutions-oriented, team-focused
• Eager to learn and grow design skills and technical experience

Qualifications

• Proficiency in FluidFlow3 or similar engineering software
• 2+ years of experience with mining/mineral processing projects (tanks, pumps, pipes, mills, wet processing equipment)
• Experience with Navisworks for model preparation

Independent Contractor Perks

• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations
• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring

Note

• Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.