Mechanical Engineer

The Opportunity

At APA, our purpose is to secure Australia’s energy future. We’re not doing it alone. We’re doing it with our customers and communities as Australia’s energy infrastructure partner, a role our unique experience and expertise positions us to play.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Engineering Design team in Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth on a Permanent full-time basis.

Reporting to the Lead Engineer – Mechanical and Pipeline, you will play a key role in delivering mechanical and piping solutions across brownfield EPC projects, supporting critical energy and infrastructure assets while working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, operations personnel and project stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective engineering solutions aligned with operational and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of concept and detailed mechanical and piping designs that support project objectives and operational needs
• Prepare a range of engineering deliverables including calculations, datasheets, specifications, technical reports, bid evaluations and cost estimates
• Support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, Australian and international standards, and internal policies and procedures
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers, designers, contractors and operations teams to deliver practical and integrated engineering solutions
• Participate in design reviews, technical assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives to support safe and reliable project outcomes

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience in mechanical and piping engineering within oil & gas, energy, infrastructure, or similar industrial environments
• Understanding of mechanical design principles, piping systems and pipeline engineering practices
• Familiarity with relevant Australian and international standards and regulatory frameworks
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders
• Exposure to brownfield projects and/or construction and commissioning activities will be highly regarded
• Experience using engineering tools such as AutoPIPE or Caesar II is beneficial but not essential

Working at APA

At APA, we’re committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best.

We offer targeted career development programs designed to accelerate your career, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing initiatives are all part of what we’ll offer you. Our inclusive parental leave policy offers 18 weeks of leave, including superannuation, to support parents at work and in life.

We employ around 2,000 people across Australia and are committed to building a high-performing, customer-focused organisation where everyone feels safe, valued, and trusted to perform at their best.

We are APA

At APA, we’re taking on one of Australia’s greatest challenges:​ the energy transition.​ We’re not doing it alone. We’re doing it as Australia’s energy infrastructure partner, a role our unique experience and expertise positions us to play.​

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We proudly own, operate and manage a diverse $20 billion portfolio of assets which deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia. And we own more than 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines which deliver energy to households and businesses across every corner of Australia.

As the partner of choice in delivering infrastructure solutions for the energy transition, we’re focused on bundled remote grid energy solutions, electricity and gas transmission, and future energy, including hydrogen and carbon capture and storage.

Our customer focused approach means we understand our customers and offer them reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions.

We are committed to securing Australia’s energy future by delivering infrastructure solutions for Australia’s energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation ambitions of our customers and communities.

Join our team and be part of securing Australia’s energy future. We’d love to hear from you.

APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety, health and wellbeing our people, community and environment a priority. We embrace diversity in our people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we operate in.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered.

This vacancy works with critical APA data, systems or infrastructure and candidates are subject to background vetting (including Police checks) before & during employment.

Role closes on Sunday, 14 June 2026. Role Reference Number: JR4433

APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.