Senior Mechanical Engineer | Adelaide CBD, SA

Join a dynamic Government Agency in Adelaide CBD as a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a 12-month opportunity, contributing to the delivery of critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects across South Australia.

YOU | Bring your strong mechanical engineering expertise and proven experience in the water sector to a collaborative and high-performing Engineering team. You will also bring:
• Accredited Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) with Engineers Australia.
• Demonstrated experience within the water industry, ideally across pipelines, pump stations and water treatment plants.
• Wastewater experience highly regarded.
• Proven capability in the design and specification of mechanical components, including: Pumps, Valves and Filtration systems
• Strong hydraulic knowledge, particularly relating to: Pump selection, surge modelling and mitigation and sizing of surge vessels, pressure safety valves (PSVs) and pressure reducing valves (PRVs)
• Ability to apply engineering standards, design criteria and risk-based thinking to complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach.

THE ROLE | Act as a senior technical specialist providing mechanical engineering leadership across water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Lead the mechanical design and specification of assets across pump stations, pipelines and treatment facilities.
• Provide expert input into pump system design, surge analysis and pressure management strategies.
• Collaborate with hydraulic, electrical and civil engineering disciplines to ensure integrated and efficient design outcomes.
• Review technical documentation, drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with standards and best practice.
• Support project delivery through sound technical advice, cost awareness and effective change management.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support knowledge sharing across the engineering team.

THE CLIENT | Our South Australian Government client offers a great supportive and collaborative team structure, as well as career pathway opportunities.

TR3 RECRUITMENT | We are a boutique firm specialising in the provision of tailored recruitment and consulting services. Our primary objective is to provide the best possible service to our candidates and our clients, whilst upholding our driving principles of sustainability, mutuality and trust.

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