Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking to work alongside industry leaders in mining and heavy industrial sectors?

Orana Engineering is seeking a skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our close-knit team of forward-thinking engineers based in Townsville. 

About The Position

In this full-time role, you’ll report directly to the Engineering Manager and play a leading role in the delivery of multidisciplinary projects across the mining and heavy industrial sectors.

This position offers a rewarding balance of office-based design, site support, and project management, where you’ll apply your expertise to solve complex engineering challenges and drive projects from concept through to completion. You’ll have the opportunity to shape and influence project outcomes while mentoring emerging engineers. 

Why Orana?

• High impact projects: Work alongside major industry leaders in the mining and heavy industrial sectors and deliver engineering solutions vital to their operations, making a real impact for our clients.
• Leadership opportunities: mentor the next generation of engineers and develop their potential.
• Professional development: Opportunities to expand and enhance your professional expertise and credentials. 
• A supportive community: Thrive in a close-knit team that values personal growth, professionalism and collaboration.
• Social program: Enjoy our Orana funded social program with employee run events that welcomes partners and families. 
• Location: Townsville is a fantastic place to live and work, with ready access to recreational activities and character often lost in major capital cities.  
• Salary: Receive a competitive salary commensurate of your skills and experience. 
• Accrued hours program: We offer an accrued hours program for all our employees to take advantage of flexible time off arrangements.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture across all projects. 
• Lead mechanical engineering designs and deliver high quality pumping, piping and structural projects.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Australian Standards, regulations, and industry best practices (AS1170, AS1418, AS1657, AS2033, AS4041, AS4024, AS4100, ASME B31 and more).
• Utilise industry standard engineering design software and tools (AutoCAD, Inventor, Advance Steel, Plant 3D, SPACE GASS, Pipe Flow Expert, AutoPIPE, 3D scanning, etc). Similar software experience is welcomed.
• Perform engineering audits, inspections and design reviews, prepare reports and deliver technical presentations. 
• Manage all facets of project management from concept to completion, ensuring scope, budgets and deliverable schedules are met, and maintain professional communication with the client throughout the project.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship for junior engineers.
• Participate in both onsite and office-based works throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors and internal teams to deliver quality outcomes.
• Opportunities to perform onsite works with high-profile clients.
• Work alongside other senior, principal and RPEQ engineers committed to continuously improving and delivering quality engineering services and solutions to our clients. 

About You

You are an experienced Mechanical Engineer with demonstrated experience in delivering high quality projects in the mining and heavy industrial sectors. You bring a combination of strong technical expertise and innovative problem-solving skills alongside the ability to clearly communicate complex ideas to both clients and colleagues.

You thrive in an environment that balances hands-on design and project management, taking ownership of project outcomes and building long term client relationships that aligns with business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Experience in mining, oil and gas and heavy industrial sectors, or similar industries.
• Working towards or already obtained RPEQ status
  

About Us 

Orana Engineering is a well-established, multidisciplinary design consultancy specialising in providing engineering solutions for various projects across the mining and heavy industrial sectors in Queensland. From mechanical and structural, to electrical and control systems, our team is capable of providing detailed design, drafting and engineering services for small to medium sized projects.

At Orana Engineering we recognise that what sets us apart from our competitors is how we effectively and efficiently perform brownfield projects that are common on an operating site. Orana Engineering is focused on building long term relationships with clients, understanding their operations and providing practical solutions. We adopt a “do it right the first time” approach to every project, ensuring efficiency, reliability and client satisfaction.

Orana Engineering has grown sustainably since our commencement in 2005 and now proudly operate from Townsville, Chinchilla and Mackay, with a total team of around 30 engineers and designers.

Learn more about Orana Engineering here: https://www.oranaeng.com.au/orana-engineering-profile

Applying For This Role

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Applications close: Friday 16th of January 2026