In-Demand Senior plant engineer Jobs in Melbourne, Vic

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation Position
Aggreko —Braeside VIC
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
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- Bachelor's degree
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
Senior Process Improvement Engineer
Blackmores Group —Braeside VIC
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Construction experience
- Communication skills
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Senior Project Engineer
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- Urgently hiring
- CAD
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Senior Civil Engineer - Water
Stantec —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Work from home
- Employee assistance program
Principal Process Engineer
Engeny —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
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- Leadership
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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Senior / Principal Process Engineer (Wastewater)
Stantec —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Employee assistance program
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Beca —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
Senior Sales Engineer
Nordex SE —Melbourne VIC
- Sales
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
Engineering Manager
John Crane —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- CAD
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Construction Project Manager
DT Building Group Pty Ltd —Melbourne VIC
- Up to $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- English
- Microsoft Office
Quick Apply
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Expressions of Interest – Reliability Engineers – Relocate to Australia from South Africa
Visy —North Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Manufacturing
- Leadership
- Employee discount
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Director, Process Engineering - Wastewater
AECOM —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
Water Infrastructure Engineering Intern (Nov 2026)
AECOM —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
1d
Senior Power System Engineer
Siemens Gamesa —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Work from home
Senior Transmission Engineer
RWE Supply & Trading —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Negotiation
Associate Mechanical Engineer, Building Services - Hybrid
WSP Australia —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- HVAC
- Communication skills
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Parental leave
Site Engineer - TBM, Smoke Ducts
CPB Contractors —Melbourne VIC
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Parental leave
Sr. Application Engineer, Virtual Power Plants – Residential Energy
Tesla —Cremorne VIC
- Full-time
- Remote
- Computer science
- Engineering
- Master's degree
Senior Engineer ICT and Integration
Downer Group —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Engineering
- Electrical experience
7d
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Senior Leadership InfraBuild —Laverton VIC
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Parental leave

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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation Position

Aggreko -
Braeside VIC

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Paid training
Tuition reimbursement
Work from home

Qualifications

AutoCAD
CAD
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree
Systems analysis
Communication skills

Full Job Description

We're the global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive.

We work as a team and we’re proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities, and towards a sustainable future for the world.

We're looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to be responsible for the mechanical design, application engineering, and technical support of power generation and temperature control solutions across the APAC region. The role focuses on diesel and gas generator systems, fuel systems, and temperature control plant (chillers, heat exchangers, HVAC), ensuring performance, reliability, safety, and compliance with Australian and international standards.

You will work closely with sales, operations, QHSE, and project management teams to develop robust solutions, support project delivery from concept to commissioning, and provide expert technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders.

Why Aggreko? Here are some enticing perks and rewards.

Work from home or in the office, Hybrid
Competitive compensation
Paid training programs and tuition reimbursement
Safety-focused culture
Community volunteering program
A range of career development opportunities

What you'll do:

Take technical ownership of design and application engineering for power generation and temperature control projects across APAC from concept to FAT/SAT and commissioning.
Deliver detailed mechanical designs for mining and power generation projects, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations and that designs consider fuel properties, performance, emissions, reliability, and maintainability.
Size and specify mechanical equipment, including engines, generators, fuel systems, chillers, heat exchangers, HVAC equipment, pumps, and ancillary components.
Support the design and integration of fuel gas conditioning systems (filtration, pressure regulation, heating) for gas engines.
Provide operational technical support for deployed systems, including fault-finding, root cause analysis, and performance optimisation to minimise downtime.
Participate in on-call and escalation support for urgent operational issues.
Provide technical input and options to Sales teams, supporting bids, tenders, and proposals with optimised solutions.
Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, project managers, suppliers and contractors to ensure successful delivery.
Produce clear, concise technical reports and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.

To thrive in this role, you'll have the following skills and experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related discipline), ideally with CPEng (Engineers Australia) and/or RPEQ registration, or strong willingness and eligibility to obtain these within an agreed timeframe/
Ideally a minimum of 5 years’ experience in power generation and/or temperature control systems (diesel/gas generators, chillers, HVAC, industrial cooling/heating).
Strong understanding of diesel and gas generator systems, including performance optimisation and reliability engineering.
Proven experience in sizing and selecting mechanical equipment.
Experience in designing temperature control systems including sizing and selection of equipment.
Basic knowledge of fuel gas conditioning systems and their application with gas engines.
Strong understanding of fuel parameters (heat rate, LHV/HHV, Wobbe Index, specific fuel consumption) and their impact on generator performance and efficiency.
Knowledge of diesel fuel standard EN590 and biodiesel standard EN14214, with awareness of their implications for engine performance and emissions.
Proficiency in 3D AutoCAD (or similar CAD tools) for preparing and modifying mechanical drawings and layouts.
Demonstrated hands-on troubleshooting skills and root cause analysis capability on mechanical systems.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, sales, project management).
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical reporting.
Basic project management capability (scheduling, resource coordination, progress reporting).

If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role in a dynamic environment, apply now to be a part of our dedicated team at Aggreko.

Join us. Bring your energy. Grow your career.

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Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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senior plant engineer jobs in melbourne, vic

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation Position

Senior Process Improvement Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer - Water

Principal Process Engineer

Senior / Principal Process Engineer (Wastewater)

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Sales Engineer

Engineering Manager

Construction Project Manager

Expressions of Interest – Reliability Engineers – Relocate to Australia from South Africa

Director, Process Engineering - Wastewater

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Senior Power System Engineer

Senior Transmission Engineer

Associate Mechanical Engineer, Building Services - Hybrid

Site Engineer - TBM, Smoke Ducts

Sr. Application Engineer, Virtual Power Plants – Residential Energy

Senior Engineer ICT and Integration

Electrical Engineer - Laverton

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