Senior Mechanical Engineer - Tailings & Mine Waste Infrastructure

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Tailings & Mine Waste Infrastructure At KCB, our purpose is Sustaining the Future . We bring this purpose to life through practical, risk‑informed solutions to complex environmental and engineering challenges. Guided by our values of Passion, Integrity, and Excellence , we focus on building trusted relationships, delivering high‑quality work, and supporting our clients and communities over the long term. We are growing a thriving mechanical team known for passionate, high‑integrity people delivering technical excellence across tailings and waste storage facilities, water management structures, dams, and mine infrastructure projects. We offer the benefits of a global consultancy paired with the agility, flexibility, and access to senior leadership that larger firms often struggle to provide. Who We’re Looking For We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to work on the design, analysis, and delivery of mechanical systems for tailings storage facilities (TSFs), slurry pipelines, and mine infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in piping systems, pressure vessels, and hydraulic design, with strong experience in EPC project execution across mining, oil & gas, and industrial sectors. We’re looking for someone who demonstrates: Passion – for meaningful work, helping clients, and developing strong technical teams Integrity – trust, respect, accountability, and professionalism Excellence – delivering robust, defensible, risk‑informed engineering solutions What You Will Do Lead mechanical design for tailings pipelines, pump stations, and slurry transfer systems. Perform hydraulic calculations, stress analysis, and support planning for process piping. Design and review pressure vessels, storage tanks, and custom spool configurations. Complete steady‑state pipeline hydraulic design using Excel or software such as AFT Fathom and Bentley Hammer. Perform surge analysis using tools such as Bentley Hammer or AFT Impulse. Perform pipeline peripheral designs related to thrust, thermal expansion, valve and flow meter stations and service crossings What You Bring Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical). NER / CPEng / RPEQ certification. 10–15 years of mechanical engineering experience, ideally within mining and tailings infrastructure. Background in slurry pipeline design or strong interest in developing this expertise. Experience preparing CAPEX and OPEX estimates. Tailings pipeline design and hydraulic modelling. Pressure vessel and tank design. CFD modelling for wear prediction and slurry optimisation. Familiarity with slurry pump systems (e.g., Warman) and interstage piping. Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD. What We Offer Additional Superannuation: 2.5% extra to secure your future; Income Protection Insurance: Peace of mind for you and your family; Parental and Volunteer Leave: Support for your personal and community commitments; Novated Leasing: Flexible vehicle leasing options; Hybrid Working Policy: Balance work and life with our flexible approach; Social and Mental Well-being Initiatives: Programs to support your overall well-being; Training and Development Opportunities: Continuous growth and learning; and Additional incentives may be available dependent on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. This is an opportunity to take on a senior role in a growing region, influence the direction of our mechanical practice in WA, and work on world‑class, high‑impact projects. Are you up to the challenge? Please apply online. Contact Richard Lumb | Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist 07 3518 0925 About Us: Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, geoscience and environmental services globally. We offer a full range of services from our offices in Australia, Canada, USA, UK, Brazil and Peru. Read more about us here www.klohn.com . We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. KCB is an Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice recipient (2015-2025). Department Hydropower Role Mechanical Engineer Locations West Perth Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time West Perth About Klohn Crippen Berger KCB is an award-winning multidisciplinary engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting firm grounded in Passion, Integrity, and Excellence. With teams across North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe we collaborate globally to solve complex challenges.