Senior Engineer Mechanical

• Full-time and Ongoing
• Location: All of NSW
• Our employees work principally in the workplace
• Salary from $125,693 to $138,510 plus super and leave loading

Diversity and inclusion are core DPIRD values. Everyone has the right to contribute and participate to their full potential. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful, welcoming and flexible – a workplace where our people feel supported, valued, and part of our collective success.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Senior Engineer Mechanical to be part of the Technical Specialist Team within the Water Resources Management (WRM) Group of NSW Public Works (NSW PW) based at Parramatta.

In this role you will be an important part of a team which provides mechanical engineering expertise focussing on client needs to ensure the consistent delivery of outcomes, including project quality, agreed timeframes and budget and contribute to the operation of the service line so that it is a viable commercial business providing value for money for clients.

In this role you will:

• Manage and deliver projects for infrastructure related to dams, water supply and sewerage working seamlessly with other engineering disciplines to the agreed quality, time and budget constraints.
• Design a range of rotary and static equipment with associated pipework/valves for dams, water, and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Understand hydraulics and sizing of water and wastewater transfer systems.
• Have knowledge of gates, penstocks, guard valves and control valves and other associated equipment for the operation and maintenance of dams.
• Undertake condition assessment of mechanical equipment in dams, water and wastewater projects.      
• Prepare a range of high-level mechanical engineering deliverables such as options, concept and inspection reports, design drawings and specifications.
• Provide advice to Clients as the expert on all mechanical aspects related to dams, water and wastewater.
• Assist the Principal Engineer and mentor and guide junior engineers.
• Attend witness testing and commissioning at the completion of such projects.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (four years full time course) with more than 10 years demonstrated relevant professional experience.
• Worked in an engineering consultancy/equivalent in a similar role managing project teams within a commercial environment.
• Familiar with preparation of fee proposals and bidding aspects in engineering consultancy environment.
• A valid NSW Driver’s license and willingness to drive to remote locations in NSW which may include overnight stays.
• Experience in 3D modelling and drafting (AutoCAD) of plants and piping systems is desirable but not essential. 

If you have the capability to achieve success in this role and are interested in creating a more prosperous NSW, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

NSW Public Works (NSW PW) is part of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and supports local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives by providing expert advisory, planning, design, delivery and support services.  There’s nothing abstract about what we do. Just look around. Our work is in the hospitals, dams, water treatment plants and now in the new Bradfield city which is under construction.  Every day we help shape the ambitious projects that bring progress to more people in NSW. From forging a more sustainable relationship with the land around us, to engineering the big ideas of the future. In every challenge we see the chance to build stronger and more connected communities. We do this by developing solutions that show creativity and grassroots ingenuity, providing impartial advice and support at all levels of government and the private sector, and partnering with experts to maximise the benefits of our knowledge and experience.

In NSW PW offices all over the state, you’ll find local expertise for local issues. We uncover the best talent, scrutinise cost and risk, and bridge the gap between private sector and government. By managing these nuances, projects we work on don’t just get done, they become benchmarks others aspire to.

Together, we are DPIRD 

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies. 

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.  

  The department brings together:  

• Local Land Services 
• NSW Resources 
• Agriculture and Biosecurity 
• Fisheries and Forestry 
• Regional Development and Delivery. 

With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.  

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team. 

Applying for the role

Apply online by submitting a current resume and brief cover letter that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

For more information about the role, please click here to view the role description.

Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role please contact Dayan Gunasekera, Principal Engineer, Water resources Management at dayan.gunasekera@pwa.nsw.gov.au or on 0447 192 770.

Closing Date: Sunday 27 April 2025 at 11:55pm.

Additional Information

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.