Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Aurecon is an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and Asia. In Aotearoa, our Energy & Industrial team is deeply engaged in projects that drive decarbonisation, support renewable energy transition, and uplift advanced industrial practices. You'll be joining a team that values curiosity, initiative, and a genuine desire to shape a more sustainable, resilient future. Ready for your next adventure? We'd love to hear from you. We are an equitable-opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives and the contribution that every one of our people makes to our culture. Put simply, we want you to bring your whole self! We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every criterion, your potential and the way you bring ideas to life matter most. We value your unique background and needs, and we're committed to a fair and inclusive process, so please let us know if you require any adjustments or support. Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We're most interested in your individual thinking and experiences-so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective. Apply today! Te whakahā i ngā whakaaro | Breathing life into our ideas, thoughts, views Kia māia, kia kaha, mahi tahi | Be bold, be strong, work as one

Responsibilities

• Key aspects of the role:
• Lead Projects: Take charge of small to medium-sized projects, ensuring delivery meets client expectations and business objectives.
• Manage the project lifecycle: Oversee cost estimation, budgeting, design coordination, procurement, construction management, commissioning and handover.
• Inspire and guide: Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering their growth and enabling the team to deliver exceptional results for our clients .
• Drive commercial outcomes: Build trusted client relationships, support business development activity, and contribute to winning work across our priority sectors.
• Shape sustainable outcomes: Embed decarbonisation, energy-efficient design, and emerging best practice into project delivery.
• You'll take ownership of meaningful projects, grow your leadership skills, and help shape the future of our Energy & Industrial business.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will bring strong mechanical engineering experience across dairy, food and beverage, clean-industry, industrial manufacturing, ideally in New Zealand.
• Alongside this, you will have the following:
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (Washington Accord)
• Proven experience in a similar senior mechanical engineering role, ideally with 7+ years' experience
• Design management experience, including coordinating multidisciplinary projects and working with a broad range of engineering disciplines
• Demonstrated success building client relationships, identifying opportunities, and contributing to winning work
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Experience with hygienic and pressure piping design (including pipe stress analysis) is preferred but not essential
• How we support your growth

Additional Information

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Energy & Industrial At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future. We're looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to deliver sustainable mechanical solutions across the Fuels, Chemicals, Water, and Food & Beverage sectors. You'll shape strategy, lead multidisciplinary teams, strengthen client partnerships across Aotearoa and Australia, and mentor emerging talent in a high-performing, innovation-led environment. This role is ideally based in Tauranga; however, we're open to candidates across our New Zealand offices for the right person.

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