Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer 

📍 Milton (Head Office) | 🕒 Full-time 

About the Company 

Practical Engineering Australia is a mechanical, structural, and process engineering firm specialising in design, inspection, certification, project management, and construction.  

We deliver practical, high-quality engineering solutions across diverse industries and pride ourselves on our hands-on, client-focused approach. 

About the Role 

We are seeking a driven Mechanical Engineer to join our growing Brisbane team. 

This is a hands-on role with exposure to the full project lifecycle — from analysis and design through to site work, testing, and commissioning. You’ll work across a diverse range of projects, applying first-principles engineering to deliver practical, compliant solutions. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Complete engineering calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) to support design and certification, 

• Prepare technical documents including reports and certificates of compliance, 

• Conduct site-based inspections, load tests and measure-ups, 

• Support project delivery from concept to detailed design through to fabrication and commissioning, 

• Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders 

About You 

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with 3-5+ years’ relevant industry experience (consulting and manufacturing experience will be highly regarded), 

• Experience applying first-principles engineering for the analysis and design of mechanical and structural systems, 

• Common projects may include design or certification of steel structures, lifting equipment, crane components, pressure vessels/pipework, tanks, trailers etc. 

• Experience using FEA (candidates with Strand7 experience will be highly regarded but not mandatory), 

• Working knowledge of Australian standards including AS 4100, AS 3990, AS 4991, AS/NZS 1170 Parts 0, 1, 2, 4, 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, 

• Self-motivated with good time management and the ability to work within project budgets, 

• Proficiency in CAD software (Autodesk Inventor experience preferred). 

What’s On Offer 

• Competitive remuneration package reflective of experience, 

• Flexible working arrangements, including an optional 9-day fortnight, 

• Exposure to a wide variety of real-world engineering projects, 

• Autonomy and responsibility in project delivery, 

• Clear pathway to RPEQ registration and ongoing professional development, 

• Supportive team environment with a strong engineering culture, 

• Modern Milton office with excellent public transport access. 

How to Apply 

Click Apply Now to submit your application, or contact us for a confidential discussion.