Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Mechanical Engineer - Resources
Design mechanical material handling systems for mining projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Lead mechanical design of material handling systems, including conveyors, chutes, and feeders. • Perform calculations and design checks using engineering software and spreadsheets. • Model material flows and system performance with Sidewinder, Belt Analyst, Helix, or Rocky DEM. • Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver detailed design packages for mining and bulk material handling projects. • Ensure designs comply with client, industry, and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸mechanical design
- ▸design calculations
- ▸material modelling
- ▸sidewinder
- ▸design packages
- ▸compliance
What You Bring
The Resource & Industry (R&I) team in Western Australia is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with proven materials handling experience to deliver technical designs for large mining projects from the Perth office. • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (minimum requirement). • Proven professional experience in mechanical/material handling design. • Knowledge of Australian standards for mining bulk materials handling and fluids handling systems. • Strong design and calculation skills, proficient in material handling design software (Sidewinder, Belt Analyst, Helix, Rocky DEM). • Collaborative communication and problem‑solving abilities. • Ability to work in national and global teams to create innovative bulk material handling solutions.
Requirements
- ▸mechanical eng
- ▸material handling
- ▸sidewinder
- ▸belt analyst
- ▸helix
- ▸rocky dem
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements include alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing, and hybrid options. Employees can purchase up to six weeks of additional annual leave and swap public holidays to suit their needs. Continuous learning is encouraged through lunch‑and‑learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, paid study leave, and global career opportunities. AECOM welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities or neurodiverse conditions, and provides adjustments during the hiring process as required. Employees enjoy flexibility to do their best work with hybrid options, whether in an office, remotely, or on client sites, and are encouraged to foster a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. AECOM offers comprehensive compensation and benefits programs, a global well‑being program, and access to industry‑leading technology and transformational projects. • Flexible work arrangements (alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing, hybrid). • Option to purchase up to six weeks of additional annual leave per year. • Flexible public holidays swapping to suit personal preferences. • Continuous learning opportunities (lunch‑and‑learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, five days paid study leave, global career opportunities). • Inclusive hiring – applications welcomed from all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities or neurodiverse conditions.
Work Environment
Hybrid