Principal Mechanical Engineer (Mining), Brisbane
Principal Mechanical Engineer - Mining & Minerals
Bulk Materials Handling | Discrete Element Modelling (DEM) | Mining Infrastructure | Leadership Opportunity
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Level: Principal Engineer
Industry: Mining & Minerals, Bulk Materials Handling, Process Infrastructure, Resources
Lead Complex Bulk Materials Handling Projects Across the Mining Sector
An established engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join its growing Mining & Minerals team in Brisbane.
This is a strategic hire for the business, offering the opportunity to become a key technical leader within a high-performing engineering group delivering major mining and mineral processing projects across Australia and internationally.
The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in bulk materials handling, material flow analysis, and discrete element modelling (DEM), while also contributing to future team growth, mentoring, and leadership initiatives.
With a strong pipeline of mining, minerals processing, and heavy industrial projects, this role offers the opportunity to influence project outcomes from concept design through to detailed engineering and operational optimisation.
The Opportunity
As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will provide technical leadership on complex materials handling systems while partnering with multidisciplinary teams across mining, minerals processing, infrastructure, ports, and heavy industry projects.
You will be recognised as a subject matter expert in bulk solids handling and material flow behaviour, supporting clients with technically challenging projects involving the transportation, storage, processing, and handling of bulk commodities.
This position has been identified as an important future leadership hire, offering a genuine pathway into senior technical and management leadership within the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical design and delivery of bulk materials handling systems for mining and minerals projects.
- Provide technical expertise in material flow analysis and bulk solids behaviour.
- Undertake and review Discrete Element Modelling (DEM) studies for complex material handling applications.
- Deliver engineering assessments relating to:
- Conveying Systems
- Transfer Chutes
- Stockyards
- Crushers
- Screens
- Feeders
- Bins and Hoppers
- Reclaim Systems
- Ship Loading and Port Infrastructure
- Develop innovative solutions to improve operational performance, reliability, and maintainability.
- Engage directly with mining companies, EPCM contractors, and project stakeholders.
- Provide technical mentoring and guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.
- Support business development, proposal preparation, and client relationship management activities.
- Contribute to strategic growth initiatives within the Mining & Minerals division.
Required Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- Significant experience within the mining, minerals processing, resources, or heavy industrial sectors.
- Proven expertise in Bulk Materials Handling (BMH) design and engineering.
- Strong understanding of bulk solids behaviour and material flow characteristics.
- Hands-on experience with Discrete Element Modelling (DEM) software and methodologies.
- Experience delivering engineering solutions for:
- Conveyors
- Transfer Chutes
- Material Handling Systems
- Processing Facilities
- Mining Infrastructure
- Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and complex engineering projects.
Why Join?
- Join a recognised engineering consultancy with a strong reputation in Mining & Minerals.
- Lead technically challenging projects across Australia and globally.
- Influence the future direction of a growing engineering team.
- Clear pathway into Technical Director, Team Leader, or Operational Leadership positions.
- Work alongside highly respected industry specialists.
- Access major mining, infrastructure, and industrial projects.
- Competitive salary package with long-term career growth opportunities.
About the Company
This consultancy delivers specialist engineering solutions across the mining, minerals, energy, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. With continued investment in its Mining & Minerals capability, the business is seeking experienced leaders who can combine technical excellence with strong client engagement and team development skills.
The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the next phase of growth for the team while delivering impactful engineering solutions for some of the industry's largest operators and project developers.
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