With a huge and growing focus on digital solutions and delivery, our water business provides the full spectrum of consulting services from advisory and engineering through to operations and asset management. With a workforce of 60,000 operating across much of the globe, we leverage our Solutions and Technology framework for the technical development of our staff and to bring globally innovative ideas to solve our client’s challenges. On top of the exposure to challenging projects and career development opportunities, we offer competitive remuneration packages and multiple staff benefits such as paid parental and partner leave, purchase leave, and mental health & wellbeing programs, to name a few.
About the Role
Senior Associate Mechanical Engineerrole is responsible for providing consultancy and engineering services to the Water Infrastructure section in the ANZ region. This position is based in Perth however, you will be joining a truly connected ANZ Water Solutions business who provide the full suite of consulting services from advisory and engineering through to operations and asset management. The role will be to work alongside other engineers and technical leaders, lead projects where required, and further develop an understanding of mechanical principles.
- Strong technical knowledge and proven experience in design of mechanical assets.
- Strong technical knowledge and proven experience in design of pumping stations, water and wastewater treatment plants, and/or desalination plants.
- Ability to manage multi-discipline design projects and conduct project reporting.
- Understanding of business drivers and commercial responsibilities.
- Extensive experience in calculations and design relating to water pumps selection, sludge pumping, chemical dosing, tank sizing, compressed air, etc.
- Experience in designing for hydraulic transients and pipe stress analysis would be beneficial.
- Relevant engineering degree and relevant industry chartership or accreditation.
- Sound market knowledge, the ability to build strong client relationships, and the acumen to identify, bid, win, and deliver water sector projects.
- Strong communicator across the various platforms which make for a truly flexible workplace.
- Open-minded and willing to adapt with change and transformation.
No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. We're an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. Accessibility Please contact the team if you require support or reasonable adjustments regarding our recruitment process (for example, you need the application form in a different format).
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from marginalised or underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Jacobs, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align with every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.
