Mechanical Engineer

Fuel your future with purpose – shape industry across Aotearoa and Australia.

Are you a mechanical engineer ready to make a bigger impact? Join our high-performing team and work on complex, meaningful projects that stretch across the Fuels, Chemicals, Water, and Food & Beverage industries. From concept design through to commissioning, you'll help deliver technically sound, sustainable solutions that matter.

What you'll do :

As a Mechanical Engineer at Aurecon, you'll contribute to multi-discipline projects across both Aotearoa and Australia, working closely with clients and colleagues to solve challenges with creativity and purpose. You'll have the opportunity to get out on site, strengthen relationships, and broaden your experience in a hands-on environment.

What you'll bring

A degree in mechanical engineering

4–7 years' post-graduate experience in mechanical design and delivery

Working knowledge of industrial pressure regulations (PECPR) and piping design standards (e.g. ASME B31.3)

Experience in API650 bulk storage tanks or pressure vessel design would be an advantage, but is not essential

Experience with piping analysis software such as AutoPIPE, PIPE-FLO, or similar

A problem-solving mindset and a drive to apply innovation to complex technical challenges

Clear, confident communication skills – both written and verbal – tailored to a range of audiences

A collaborative approach with a track record of contributing to high-performing project teams

Ideally, experience leading small projects or work packages and an interest in stepping into project ownership

What excites you :

A blend of office-based design and on-site project work – you enjoy seeing your work come to life

Visiting client and project sites around New Zealand

Taking the next step into a client-facing or leadership role – whether as a project engineer, client leader, or future work winner

Being part of a collaborative, multi-discipline team and gaining the confidence to lead your own projects

Why Aurecon?

At Aurecon, we're committed to engineering a better future. In Aotearoa, our Energy & Industrial team is deeply engaged in projects that drive decarbonisation, support renewable energy transition, and uplift advanced industrial practices. You'll be joining a team that values curiosity, initiative, and a genuine desire to shape a more sustainable, resilient future.

What's in it for me?

You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident that your voice will be heard. We don't just claim that we're inclusive and innovative, it's proven by the independent awards and accreditations we have gained, and we're always seeking new ways to prove (and improve!) our commitment to diversity.

In May 2023 we were the first engineering company in Aotearoa to receive the Gender Tick, led by our people for our people.

Our Maori strategy (He Rautaki Maori) won two Good Design awards in 2022 for its outstanding contribution in bringing Te Ao Maori and digital innovation into operations and decision-making processes.

Ready to bring ideas to life?

Then please apply now! We are an equitable-opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives and the contribution that every one of our people makes to our culture. Put simply, we want you to bring your whole self!

We know that people from historically or currently marginalised backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don't match all the advertisement criteria exactly - if this advert has piqued your interest and your experience may not align fully then we still want to hear from you and encourage you to apply. Remember, it's your potential and how you bring ideas to life which are important.

Whakaha nga whakaaro

/ Breathing life into our ideas, thoughts, views

Kia maia, kia kaha, mahi tahi

/ Be bold, be strong, work as one