Mechanical Engineer

Who We Are

Saunders International is a leading, Australian-based ASX-listed company, committed to providing engineering and construction services to the energy, defence, infrastructure and resource sectors. Firmly focused on safety, Saunders spans over 70 successful years. We are proud of our ever-expanding portfolio of projects covering bulk liquid storage and distribution infrastructure, bridge engineering and construction, infrastructure remediation, technical EPCM services and industrial electrical/process automation solutions.

Due to continued growth, Saunders International is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join the team at our head office in Rhodes, Sydney.

About the Role:

As a key member of our multidisciplinary engineering team, the mechanical engineer supports all projects undertaken by the Saunders tank building team which supports areas such as Fuels, chemicals, water, mining and defense. Work involves construction of new and maintenance of existing tanks and associated mechanical and structural infrastructure.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare or check mechanical design and engineering calculations, reports and specifications.
• Ensure design compliance with relevant design codes.
• Ensure design compliance with specific procedures, guidelines and standards.
• Communicate with Draftspersons to develop detail drawings. 
• Review and check drafting deliverables to ensure engineering intent, code compliance, and dimensional accuracy.
• Prepare or check construction method statements.
• Answer queries from client representatives, project managers, project engineers and site supervisors and provide engineering solutions
• Provide technical input into project feasibility, tendering, and costing.
• Coordinate with fabrication and construction teams to resolve technical queries during manufacture and installation.
• Undertake site visits, including inspections, technical support during construction, and witnessing testing and commissioning activities.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to graduate and junior engineers.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and industry best practice.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of engineering standards, templates, and workflows.
• Actively participates in safety related activities and performs all work duties in a safe and efficient manner.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution in mechanical or structural disciplines.
• 10+ years' experience mechanical engineering design, ideally within the storage tank, oil & gas, water/wastewater, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Chartered status (e.g. CPEng, NER, or equivalent) or demonstrated eligibility and ability to attain Chartered status within a defined timeframe.
• Experience in structural steel design, with the accreditations and/or demonstrated competency required to support structural steel engineering (e.g. relevant structural design experience and working knowledge of AS 4100 or equivalent).
• Proficiency with engineering analysis and design software relevant to tank and structural design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, drafters, and construction teams.
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

What we Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellbeing leave
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cost of living discounts
• Ongoing training and development

How to Apply

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To join the Saunders team, you’ll need:
✅ Full working rights in Australia
✅ Contactable references
✅ A clear criminal record check
✅ To complete a pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol screening)

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Saunders embraces the values of an innovative and diverse workforce and recognises that inclusion sets us all up for success. We encourage applications from people of all ages, individuals with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, ADF veterans, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and other culturally diverse backgrounds.  We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment experience and supportive workplace. All suitably qualified or experienced applicants will be considered.

We appreciate the time and effort that goes into each application. While we review every submission carefully, we aren’t always able to respond individually due to application volume.

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