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Project Engineer Mechanical

Downer570 open roles

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Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
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13.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Downer postings stay open a median of 14 days.

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  2. 4.6%3 days
  3. 13.3%7 days
  4. 21.3%14 days
  5. 35.7%30 days
  6. 59.1%60 days
This job: posted 12 days ago

Downer median: 14 days open

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Job Description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Project Engineer Mechanical to join our team in Wellington, supporting the successful delivery of a complex infrastructure project.

In this role, you will coordinate and oversee the installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of critical mechanical systems including thermal drying equipment, conveyors, pumps, pipework, and associated process plant.

You will play a key role in ensuring all mechanical works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project specifications while managing interfaces across civil, structural, and electrical disciplines to achieve seamless project execution.

What We Are Looking For

We’re looking for a motivated and capable mechanical engineer who thrives in a site-based delivery environment and enjoys working across multidisciplinary teams.

You will bring:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 3–7 years’ experience in mechanical construction or infrastructure projects
  • Experience in installation of mechanical plant such as pumps, piping, or process systems
  • Strong understanding of commissioning and testing processes
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
  • A strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance

Highly regarded:

  • Experience in water, wastewater, or process plant projects
  • Exposure to multi-disciplinary coordination across mechanical, civil, and electrical systems
  • Experience with procurement, subcontractor management, and OEM/vendor coordination
  • Involvement in commissioning and start-up of process systems
  • Opportunity for career growth with structured frameworks and a supportive, inclusive team

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and employee benefits
  • A valued and respected position within an experienced team
  • The opportunity to work for a major ASX-listed company

About Energy & Utilities

Downer’s Energy & Utilities business is an integrated trans-Tasman team providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential infrastructure. We design, build, operate, and maintain critical assets across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors.

Our expertise combines in-house technical capability, strategic partnerships, and highly skilled crews to deliver end-to-end solutions across complex projects.

Downer is an inclusive employer that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We welcome applications from everyone.

How to Apply

Click “Apply” to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies or third parties. Applicants are encouraged to apply directly via this advertisement.

About Us

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

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