At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.
As a Lead Mechanical Engineer in our Energy & Industrial team, you'll work with some of New Zealand's leading industrial organisations to deliver projects that improve, upgrade and expand critical assets.
This role combines office-based engineering, client engagement and regular site involvement. You'll work closely with clients and project teams to assess options, solve engineering challenges and help deliver successful outcomes.
You'll:
This isn't a role for someone who wants to spend their day producing drawings or detailed design documentation.
We're looking for an engineer who enjoys understanding how industrial facilities operate, working directly with clients, and helping turn project requirements into practical engineering outcomes.
You'll be equally comfortable collaborating with project teams in the office, engaging with stakeholders on site, and applying sound engineering judgement to help clients make informed decisions.
You're a degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer with experience in industrial, manufacturing, dairy, food & beverage, energy, or processing environments.
You'll also bring:
We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You'll tackle some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges in an environment that supports your ambitions and gives you the opportunity to make a real impact.
Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives and encourage our people to bring their whole selves to work.
We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and Asia.
We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here, to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.
If this sounds like your next step, we'd love to hear from you.
We value diverse experiences and welcome applications from people with different backgrounds and career paths. We also support flexible working arrangements and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process.
Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We're most interested in your individual thinking and experiences, so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.
Te whakahā i ngā whakaaro | Breathing life into our ideas, thoughts, views
Kia māia, kia kaha, mahi tahi | Be bold, be strong, work as one
Aurecon is a design, engineering and advisory company. Our purpose is bringing ideas to life, to imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet.
Our culture of Believe it. Say it. Do it. reflects our deep commitment to our clients and each other to build trust and create a better future together.
We are a team who place eminence, digital and innovation at the core of all we do.
Our strength lies in how we bring together our design, engineering and advisory capabilities to provide our clients with integrated solutions across the entire asset lifecycle. From shape and plan – design and deliver – operate and optimise – to close and transform.
Aurecon designers, engineers, scientists and advisors work with our clients across markets and asset types, to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.
We are an owner managed company with a strong presence across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.
To learn more about what we have been up to visit our newsroom (aurecongroup.com/about/latest-news), or take a glimpse into the future on our Just Imagine blog (justimagine.aurecongroup.com).
