At KCB, we pride ourselves on our global reputation for technical excellence and our innovative approach to solving complex problems. Our diverse and inclusive teams bring creative perspectives, and our size allows us to tackle exciting projects in a positive work environment. Our tagline, “Down to Earth / Up to the Challenge,” reflects our values and approach.

KCB Australia Pty Ltd is expanding its water dam and hydropower portfolio, and we’re seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to help lead this growth. Based in Brisbane, you’ll be part of our Power and Transportation Group, contributing to a range of projects including owners engineering roles, dam and hydropower rehabilitation, pumped hydro and new facility design, pump stations, and civil works for water resource developments.

The KCB mechanical group has enough experience to allow mentorship of career and technical advancement but is small enough that we have a close-knit team who regularly works together.

This role involves close collaboration with our Canadian team, offering cross-office project delivery and knowledge exchange across international borders.

This role will give you the opportunity to:

• Work with diverse teams across our offices of multidiscipline engineers, designers and drafters from preliminary investigations and conceptual design through preliminary design, final design, and construction.
• Work collaboratively with our structural team in Australia and Canada.
• As the Australia team grows, act as a mentor to junior / intermediate staff.
• Write, compile, and review technical reports and fee proposals to clients
• Act as a technical resource within a multidisciplinary project team that fosters career development.
• Visit project sites, as required to gather information to contribute to engineering activities.

Attributes & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• RPEQ & CPEng registration or eligibility preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills, with demonstrated report writing skills.
• Strong working knowledge of industry codes and standards.
• Analytical skills with one or more computational tool – examples include AFT Fathom, Arrow, Impulse, AutoPIPE, SolidWorks.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, and Mathcad or equivalent would be an asset but proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel would be expected.
• Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and commitment to technical excellence.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Working knowledge in one or several of the following areas:
  • Gates, stoplogs and associated hoist design.
  • Large valves design.
  • Penstock design.
  • Piping and pumping design.
  • Cooling water, drainage, unwatering, brake and compressed air balance of plant systems design.
  • HVAC design, including smoke control in underground spaces.
  • Fire protection and detection systems.
  • Overhead crane specifications.
  • Turbine and governor equipment selection.

We value your:

• Extensive experience delivering mechanical engineering design from concept through to final design for hydropower, transportation, and/or mining/resources projects.
• Proven ability to lead and contribute to a variety of project scopes across these sectors
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, decision-making and coaching skills, especially your ability to train and mentor young professionals.
• Passion for business development, strategic business planning, particularly in developing and growing a team.
• Strong initiative, innovation and commitment to technical excellence as well as your enthusiasm and drive toward long-term success.
• Ability and willingness to engage remotely with teams in offices around Australia and overseas and to work autonomously.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills including your experience in writing proposals, technical reports and general project correspondence.
• Exceptional team spirit, interpersonal skills and your ability to build long-term, successful relationships with our clients and our project teams.

What we offer in addition to an exciting technical role:

We’re committed to supporting your career and well-being with:

• Additional Superannuation: 2.5% extra to secure your future.
• Income Protection Insurance: Peace of mind for you and your family.
• Parental and Volunteer Leave: Support for your personal and community commitments.
• Opportunities for Additional Leave: Flexibility when you need it most.
• Novated Leasing: Flexible vehicle leasing options.
• Hybrid Working Policy: Balance work and life with our flexible approach.
• Social and Mental Well-being Initiatives: Programs to support your overall well-being.
• Training and Development Opportunities: Continuous growth and learning.
• Performance-Based Incentives: Additional rewards based on company, team, and individual success.

KCB offers you an increasingly rare opportunity in the consulting world to be part of a team that is small enough for all faces to be familiar yet big enough to tackle some of the most complex engineering and geoscience problems facing the mining industry. At KCB you will become an integral part of a highly experienced, industry-leading team which has an average of over 15 years professional experience.

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About Us:

KCB Australia Pty Ltd (KCB) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, geoscience and environmental services globally. We offer a full range of services from our offices in Australia, Canada, USA, UK, Brazil and Peru. Read more about us here www.klohn.com.

We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. KCB is an Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice recipient (2015-2024).