Senior Industrial Mechanical Engineer

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.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer in our Energy & Industrial team based in Wellington youll help deliver projects that power New Zealands industrial future. Working alongside experienced engineers and project leaders youll contribute to complex multidisciplinary projects build trusted client relationships and develop innovative mechanical engineering solutions across a diverse range of industrial sectors.

• Lead the delivery of small to medium-sized engineering projects from concept through to commissioning ensuring successful outcomes for clients and the business.
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise across industrial facilities including detailed mechanical and piping design technical specifications and drawing management.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams taking ownership of technical delivery and developing into future project and commissioning leadership opportunities.
• Mentor and support junior engineers helping build capability across the team.
• Develop strong relationships with clients while contributing to proposals project planning and technical problem-solving.
• Travel to client and project sites across New Zealand gaining hands-on exposure to industrial mechanical plant and construction activities.

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering recognised under the Washington Accord.
• Around 7 years experience in mechanical engineering within industrial manufacturing energy or related sectors.
• Experience delivering multidisciplinary engineering projects with strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Technical capability in mechanical and piping system design including hygienic and pressure piping systems surge analysis pipe stress and hydraulic analysis.
• Familiarity with PECPR requirements AS/NZS 1170 the ASME B31 suite of codes or equivalent engineering standards.
• Experience using or a willingness to learn specialist piping software such as AutoPIPE PIPE-FLO or similar.
• A collaborative mindset strong communication skills and a willingness to travel to project sites across New Zealand.

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the worlds most complex infrastructure challenges in an environment that supports your ambitions where we hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026 we embrace diverse perspectives giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6000 people across Australia Aotearoa New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here to bring ideas to life the Aurecon way.

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