Lead Mechanical Engineer

With offices in Australia, Canada, USA, Southern Africa, Ghana, Philippines, Argentina and Peru, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.

Lycopodium is currently recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our growing Process Engineering team in Melbourne. 

Reporting to the Manager of Design the Lead Mechanical Engineer will:

• Conduct timely reviews and provide direction of Project mechanical drawings to achieve full compliance with design intent.
• Perform and review engineering designs, including calculations and design development.
• Interpret engineering drawings, documents, specifications and scopes.
• Liaise with and provide professional direction to drafting team in the preparation of drawing deliverables.
• Develop technical documentation including scopes of work and specifications using relevant industry standards and guidelines.
• Produce and assist with the delivery of accurate engineering lists including but not limited to: equipment, lubrication, spares, valves, pipe line and special items.
• Provide and assist with the delivery of accurate material take-offs as and when required.
• Evaluate tenders and provide technical recommendations for the purchase of mechanical equipment from vendors where necessary.
• Review certified vendor documentation and disseminate the information to the appropriate personnel for interface checking.
• Review and assist with the delivery of engineering documentation in relation to scope, quantities, cost and schedule.
• Lead the development of Mechanical Engineering estimates for proposals through to expression of interests. 
• Register and file all relevant engineering documentation in accordance to the Company approved procedures. 
• Maintain an understanding of the latest developments to Industry and Project specific codes, standards and related engineering matters.
• Contribute to engineers-in-training professional development by providing consistent mentoring and identify avenues of development.

The expertise you'll bring

• Experience in process and industrial projects, with a strong foundation in the design and review of mechanical systems including pressure vessels, tanks, pumps, piping networks and related equipment.
• University Degree in Mechanical Engineering or the equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution.
• 10+ years post-graduate experience working within the industrial processes industry or on similar capital projects.
•  High attention to detail and exceptional knowledge of mechanical process optimisation.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve consistently high standards within both budgetary and schedule constraints.
• Proficient understanding of business acumen with the ability to adapt to different business environments.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise to a high standard of accuracy and professionalism.
• The successful candidate must hold current registration on the National Engineering Register (NER) and be a Registered Professional Engineer in Victoria (RPEV) with appropriate Victorian BLA registration.
• Registration as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) will be viewed favourably, though is not essential.

The benefits we'll provide:

Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career. That’s why we:

• Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
• Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
• Provide access to a benefits, rewards and recognition platform that also offers great discounts to hundreds of retailers in Australia.
• Provide employees with a variety of additional benefits such as coverage for professional memberships, 18 weeks paid maternity leave + superannuation continuance, discount and rewards programs, and much more.   

Lycopodium is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and maintaining a discrimination free workplace, guided by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Diligence. 

As part of our commitment to providing the best possible care and service to you the candidate, we commit to respond to every applicant.

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