Mechanical Engineer

Taranaki is an amazing place to live but there’s a perception you can’t work on the big projects here. That’s no longer the case. We’re looking for the right people to come on board and help deliver exciting projects while being able to enjoy the lifestyle that comes with living in the Taranaki region.

**Beca in New Plymouth**
Surrounded by the great outdoors, New Plymouth is an extraordinary place to live and work. Whether you are looking for beaches and great surf to snow sports as well as everything in between, Taranaki has much to offer outside of your working day

We work flexibly, in the office, at home. We schedule our work around when the surf is good, when our kids need picked up from school while still delivering great outcomes for our clients and the communities we work in.

Beca has a track record of delivering innovative and complex projects from within the Taranaki region and Central North Island thanks to a strong local presence and community ties. Being a part of our regional community is important to us. We are a close-knit, friendly and growing team of around 40 people located in our new offices in New Plymouth city centre. Our team deliver outstanding project outcomes across the infrastructure, industrial, buildings, water and advisory Business Lines.

**The opportunity**

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our diverse and talented team working within the region, Aotearoa and further afield. This is a varied role where innovation, sustainability and delivering the best for our clients are at the heart of each decision we make. Overall you will have the opportunity to:

- Utilise your expertise in mechanical engineering design and design management
- Provide solutions and service to clients on-site, taking lead roles in project engineering and management as required
- Investigate and develop solutions to solve complex manufacturing problems
- Demonstrate abilities and passion for providing technical advice to team members and embracing a culture that values teamwork
- Short to long-term assignments at New Zealand and Asia Pacific industrial sites as part of engineering teams, working on projects through concept development, procurement & implementation.

Aligned with the level of the role, we envision that the base salary component will be between NZ$90,000.00 - 130,000.00 depending on skills and experience. The role is full time and permanent, with minimum guaranteed hours of 40 hours a week.

**About you**

You are curious and passionate about continuing to develop your career as a Mechanical Engineer; you will have at least five years of experience in a similar environment where you have gained experience working on Industrial sites. By joining our Industrial business, you will be joining an open and supportive culture where you can bring your whole self to work daily. You will love to learn from our industry experts and technical gurus across the Asia-Pacific and will be presented with professional development opportunities to continue advancing your career and broadening the diversity of your experience.

**What we offer**

A career with Beca will provide you with the following:

- Professional development opportunities.
- A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work.
- Support with relocation and immigration to suitable applicants
- Flexible working arrangements to balance your personal / family commitments.
- Opportunities to learn from our industry experts and technical gurus across the Asia-Pacific.
- A highly supportive environment of sharing and collaboration.

**Ready to make a move?**

New Zealand has lots to offer whether you are looking for greenery, beaches or ski slopes, we have options to suit all. Where ever you choose to live, we have work options to suit.

**About Beca**

We are a team of 3300-plus who brings a wide range of perspectives and expertise to every client and challenge, creating resourceful, intelligent solutions from our collective experience and insights.

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture - open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.