Join AECOM’s Adelaide Building Engineering team and work on some of Australia’s most complex and highly regulated engineering projects. As a Mechanical Handling Equipment Engineer, you’ll be involved in the design and delivery of cranes, hoists, lifting equipment and other mechanical handling systems supporting major nuclear and defence infrastructure. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams and have the opportunity to contribute across the full project lifecycle, from concept and design through to procurement, commissioning and operational readiness.
This role is based in Adelaide. Relocation packages are available for suitably qualified candidates.
How you’ll make a difference:
- Lead the design and engineering of mechanical handling systems, including cranes, hoists, lifting devices and associated equipment, ensuring designs meet project, operational and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and review technical specifications, calculations, design documentation and equipment schedules across concept, preliminary and detailed design phases.
- Work closely with structural, civil, electrical, controls, process and building services teams to integrate mechanical handling systems into complex facilities.
- Undertake optioneering, load path and heavy-lift assessments, constructability reviews and risk assessments to support design development and project decisions.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and designers, supporting a strong focus on safety, quality and technical delivery.
- Support safety cases, engineering justifications, procurement activities, vendor reviews and technical bid evaluations for safety-significant equipment.
- Support technical reviews, testing, inspection, commissioning and acceptance activities, including working with suppliers and project teams to ensure equipment meets the required performance and operational standards.
- Contribute to the development of reliability, maintainability, inspection and lifecycle requirements for critical lifting assets, while supporting project scope, programme and delivery objectives.