Mechanical (Marine) Engineer / Naval Architect

Mechanical (Marine) Engineer / Naval Architect

• Cairns, Melbourne or Adelaide location


• Career role reporting to Design and Engineering Manager


• Full time

Rubicon Associates is an Australian company of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering consultants that provides naval architecture, marine engineering services, platform systems design and integration, project management and contract management services to Defence, Defence industry and other industries that own, build, and maintain maritime/floating assets.

Our multi-disciplined team bring broad experience gained on projects across the majority of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) fleet, and other international naval platforms, acting as owners’ representative (above the line) or working for design and build Prime Contractors (below the line).

We operate an accredited Integrated Management System (IMS) incorporating:

• Quality Management System, certified to ISO-9001: 2015 Standards

• Health & Safety Management System, certified to ISO-45001: 2018 Standards

• Environmental Management System, certified to ISO-14001: 2015 Standards

The opportunity

We are now seeking a focussed and client orientated Mechanical / Marine Engineer or Naval Architect to join our multi-disciplinary Engineering Consulting team.

This role reports to our Design and Engineering Manager and can be based in Cairns, Melbourne or Adelaide.

We offer a competitive salary, promotion opportunities (we promote from within) and generous study assistance and study leave, along with the chance to work alongside like-minded professionals who share a passion for the Maritime sector.

We are in a growth phase, so this is an opportune time for someone to support company growth whilst developing professionally.

Due to the nature of the role, you must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to apply for a Defence Security Clearance.

Key responsibilities include

As part of a multi-disciplined team, undertake Mechanical (Marine) Design activities and Engineering Assessments across the product development and upgrade lifecycles related to marine systems Concept, Preliminary and Detailed Design in the following platform system areas:

• Main and Auxiliary propulsion systems and related support system


• Working with electrical team members in support of associated mechanical design


• Platform Systems Control and Monitoring integration


• Fire Protection and Damage Control in floating platform


• Fluid systems, including piping and ducting design;


• HVAC systems concept and detailed design, and upgrade; and


• Auxiliary Systems

With the Naval Architect focusing on the following platform systems areas:

• Hull and Outfit design


• Structural Design and Analysis


• Environmental Analysis and Qualification


• Stability Assessment

• Undertake studies and analysis using simulation software, eg FluidFlow, Finite Element (FE) software packages.


• Performing engineering investigations and developing documentation such as proposals, reports, and specifications.


• Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) focused design, to achieve reliable, maintainable and supportable design solutions.


• Supporting Client and Business Development initiatives.


• Mentoring and developing junior staff, as needed.


• Travel for Ship Inspections will become part of the role.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and experience with you:

• Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture tertiary qualifications and experience relevant to the role (5+ years is ideal).


• Ability to independently manage small projects, with limited supervision.


• Strong and articulate written and oral communication skills.


• Proven ability to analyse, interpret and produce well-presented technical deliverables.


• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work directly with Clients, contractors and equipment suppliers, together with clear and unambiguous specification writing skills and likewise collaborate with colleagues.


• An uncompromising drive to understand Client needs, provide solutions and deliver to unwavering high levels of quality with a demonstrable track record of doing so.


• A commercial mindset to achieve efficient Client focused outcomes and Company profitability.


• A thirst for knowledge, ongoing learning, and the self-motivation to put this into practice.


• Be an Australian citizen who holds, or is eligible to hold, a Defence security clearance is essential.

Highly Desirable

• Status as a Chartered Professional Engineer or eligibility to work towards attaining Chartered Status.


• Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) or Victoria (RPEV) status or eligibility to work towards attaining registration.


• Experience in a Defence Maritime or Commercial Maritime environment.


• Exposure to an engineering consulting work environment.

For more information, or a confidential discussion, you can contact Human Resources Manager, Pille Lucas on 0414 397 548.

Please send your resume and cover letter, by clicking the “Apply Now” button or email Human Resources Manager, Pille Lucas at recruitment@rubiconassociates.com.au.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and start dates negotiated with successful candidates.