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Job Description

In Resources and Industry (R&I) we offer services that span the entire project life cycle. From concept to detailed design, engineering and project management for execution and commissioning phases, as well as decommissioning and closure of existing operations.

As a result of a significant project pipeline, AECOM’s Resources + Industry business has an opportunity for a Associate Director, Mechanical to support the successful completion of a range of major mining projects across Australia and Internationally.

What will a day in this role look like?

Work across all project phases from studies through to execution.
Providing technical guidance to graduates and junior engineers.
Predominately working across copper and gold resources resources projects.

Qualifications

What are we looking for from you?

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

For this position, we would expect a Associate Director, Mechanical to have:

Relevant tertiary qualification, such as a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Ideally 10-15+ years engineering experience in consulting or owners team project environments
Experience in the design and specification of underground bulk materials handling systems, underground and surface mine infrastructure (mine ventilation, dewatering, etc), and minerals processing
Exposure to Australian and International Standards in Mining and Industrial operation

Why you’ll love working with us:

Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities
Private health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations, skin checks and eye health checks
Wellness benefits including 24/7 confidential EAP support, $200 annual wellness subsidy, discounted gym membership, mental health classes

Join us and let’s get started.

Additional Information

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.