Job Description

Piping Engineer – Industrial Mechanical

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.

What you’ll do

As a Piping Engineer in our Industrial Mechanical team based in Brisbane, you’ll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineer solutions with people and outcomes in mind.

You'll have the opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle, from concept development through to detailed design and delivery. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, build trusted client relationships and contribute technical expertise to projects that have a lasting impact. You will:

• Contribute to the development of innovative concept, feasibility and detailed engineering solutions that create real value for our clients.

• Prepare high-quality technical deliverables, including calculations, datasheets, specifications, reports, bid evaluations and cost estimates.

• Apply your expertise across piping and pumped systems, pipelines, hydraulic modelling and broader mechanical engineering projects.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions on projects ranging from targeted studies through to major capital programs.

• Take ownership of your work, balancing technical excellence with project delivery outcomes, budgets and schedules.

• Solve complex engineering challenges through practical, creative and sustainable solutions.

What you’ll bring

• Relevant Mechanical Engineering qualifications and experience within industrial, resources, manufacturing or process sectors.

• Experience in piping and pumped systems, piping design and stress analysis, pipelines and/or hydraulic analysis.

• Understanding of industry standards and design codes such as AS, API and ASME, and their application to process plant equipment and infrastructure.

• Knowledge of piping systems associated with pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, rotating equipment and process facilities.

• Experience using industry-leading engineering tools such as AutoPIPE, CAESAR II, NozzlePRO, WaterGEMS, Bentley HAMMER, FluidFlow, AFT Fathom or ANSYS.

• The ability to work effectively within project teams and contribute to successful project outcomes.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain technical recommendations and build trusted relationships with colleagues and clients.

• Experience within the oil and gas sector will be highly regarded.

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities. They are the ones who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is our purpose. Bringing ideas to life. This is The Aurecon Way.

Ready for your next adventure?

If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact WorkplaceAdjustment@aurecongroup.com.

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.