Technical Director - Mechanical Engineering
@ Beca

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
A$150,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 5 hours ago

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About Beca HunterH2O

Beca HunterH2O is the Australian water business of one of Asia Pacific’s largest independent advisory, design and engineering consultancies, Beca. Our team of 300+ water sector specialists, supported by over 4000 multi-disciplinary experts, is dedicated to designing and delivering smart, resilient outcomes throughout urban and regional Australia.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Associate / Principal Engineer (Technical Director) to join our multidisciplinary water team. The role is based at either our Newcastle or Brisbane offices. You will deliver complex engineering solutions in the water sector with a proven track record in mechanical design, commissioning, operations, and troubleshooting across water and wastewater infrastructure projects like treatment plants and pump stations (>500L/s).

  • Provide technical leadership and oversight of mechanical design.
  • Collaborate with bid teams and procurement to refine tender processes.
  • Lead project phases from planning to operational handover.
  • Mentor junior staff and manage client relationships.
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

Your extensive experience in mechanical engineering for water projects, strong communication skills, stakeholder engagement, familiarity with digital engineering platforms such as BIM/Revit, and the ability to work under pressure are essential for this role.

A Career With Beca Will Provide You With

  • Flexible working options and wellbeing benefits.
  • Diverse, inclusive team environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and accreditation.
  • Strong community and client engagement.
  • Supportive, employee-owned company culture.

Key skills/competency

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Water Sector
  • Treatment Plant
  • Pump Stations
  • Commissioning
  • Design
  • Risk Management
  • BIM/Revit
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Team Leadership
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How to Get Hired at Beca

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize Your Resume: Tailor your resume to highlight water sector expertise.
  • Research Beca Culture: Understand their mission, values, and projects.
  • Align Your Skills: Emphasize mechanical design and leadership experience.
  • Prepare for Interviews: Practice scenario-based technical and behavioral questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review mechanical design standards.
Study water treatment systems.
Practice equipment specification scenarios.
Update digital engineering tool skills.

Behavioral Questions

Describe team conflict resolution.
Explain stakeholder management experiences.
Detail leadership during project challenges.
Discuss adaptability under pressure.

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