• Black & Veatch Australia Pty Ltd
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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water

  • Pin (2)Victoria, Melbourne
  • Group (22) Design , Engineering , Engineering Mechanical , Wastewater Treatment , Water Treatment

Posted : 3/12/25
Applications Close :2/01/26

At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life's critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help you give us your best, and together we can build a world of difference.
Req Id : 112292
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Contract Hire Only for this Project : Yes
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Job Summary
Functions as technical specialist, or has management and/or administrative responsibilities for a group. May supervise multi-discipline engineering staff on projects of medium to high complexity, and/or is recognized as a key reference for technical guidance through depth and breadth of knowledge. Has some influence for scope of responsibilities within the organization.
Key Responsibilities

  • Engineering Standards:
    • Proactively provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and Black & Veatch policies.
    • Assists in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards.
    • Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.

Quality / Continuous Improvement:

  • Independently applies knowledge and ensures compliance with Black and Veatch quality program.
  • Establishes related processes and promotes a culture that is conducive to quality.
  • Provides guidance and direction to others.
  • Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.

Engineering Production:

  • Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects in Water & Wastewater Treatment.
  • Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
  • Oversees collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work.
  • Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.
  • Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
  • Develops and applies advanced engineering solutions to complex problems.
  • Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments.
  • Responsible for one or more of the following: leading production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for projects.
  • Establishes work plan to be applied to a given project.

Project Coordination:

  • Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on complex projects.
  • Typically responsible for defining project schedules for single discipline or may have responsibility for multiple disciplines.

Client Focus:

  • Responsible for determining identification of key client interests and drivers on projects.
  • Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on moderately complex projects.
  • Focuses on client's current needs and situations, particularly for municipal clients, contractors, and industry.
  • May offer other services to the client.
  • Typically provides support to business development or pursuit activities.

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation, and Technology:

  • Serves as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in Water & Wastewater Treatment.
  • Typically supports multiple projects on very complex technical challenges.
  • Actively advances knowledge management of the enterprise and provides mentoring.
  • As a subject matter expert, has additional expertise in a technical area, participates in professional societies by presenting papers, participates on technical committees, and assists with code/standard authoring.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering – RPEV OR RPEQ
  • Minimum of 15 years related work experience in Water & Wastewater Treatment.
  • Demonstrated mechanical design experience in water and/or wastewater projects within a dynamic consulting and design environment.
  • Knowledge of applicable design codes, standards and guidelines.
  • Experience delivering multi-disciplinary solutions and leading technical teams (highly regarded).
  • Passion for delivering high quality work, with excellent client and stakeholder engagement skills.


Salary Plan
ENG: Engineering

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