Senior Mechanical Piping Engineer

Join Sedgman and help deliver the processing facilities, infrastructure, and technical solutions that are supporting Europe's shift toward a more sustainable future.

As part of our continued European growth strategy, Sedgman has established its first European office in Frankfurt, Germany. With increasing demand from the critical minerals, resources, and industrial sectors, we are seeking talented engineers who want to play a meaningful role in developing the next generation of resource processing projects.

We are currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Piping Engineer to join our growing European operation.

This position provides a unique opportunity to lead mechanical and piping engineering activities across major studies and project delivery phases, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes.

As the Senior Mechanical Piping Engineer, you will:

• Lead mechanical and piping design activities from concept through to commissioning and operational readiness.
• Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, calculations, work packs, and detailed engineering documentation.
• Develop and review plant layouts, pumping systems, piping networks, and material handling systems.
• Prepare and review PFDs and P&IDs and coordinate design interfaces across disciplines.
• Support feasibility studies, detailed engineering, procurement, construction support, and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate vendor engagement, equipment package development, bid evaluations, and technical assessments.
• Provide field engineering support to construction and commissioning teams.
• Lead small project teams and provide mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance to engineers and designers.
• Utilise engineering analysis tools to evaluate and optimise mechanical system performance.
• Support business development activities, proposals, and client engagement initiatives.

You bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years' experience within engineering design and project delivery environments.
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical and piping design for industrial or minerals processing facilities.
• Strong knowledge of industrial plant layouts, pumping systems, material handling equipment, and piping infrastructure.
• Experience reviewing and developing PFDs and P&IDs.
• Exposure to procurement support, vendor management, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams in a consultancy environment.
• Familiarity with engineering analysis software and design tools.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management capability.
• Knowledge of German engineering standards and regulations.
• Professional proficiency in German and English.

Why Sedgman?

Resource & Energy Transition Journey

Be part of the projects delivering the critical minerals and industrial infrastructure required for a lower-carbon future.

Career Growth, Development & Reward

Join an expanding European business where you'll have the opportunity to influence strategy, project delivery, and future growth.

International Project Exposure

Work with clients and engineering specialists across multiple geographies whilst helping establish Sedgman as a leading engineering partner in Europe.

Inclusive Culture

Become part of a collaborative, diverse, and safety-focused team committed to delivering excellence.

Ready to build what's next?

If you're looking for a role where your engineering expertise can make a genuine impact on major projects and Sedgman's future growth in Europe, we'd like to hear from you.