Careers at IPEA

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Current opportunities

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Engineering

Mechanical Design Engineer

Support the development, review and improvement of mechanical systems and engineering designs. The role is suited to candidates with strong technical fundamentals, practical design experience and an interest in professional standards.

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Engineering

Structural Integrity Engineer

Contribute to structural assessment, engineering reliability and technical evaluation activities. Candidates should be comfortable interpreting engineering data and communicating clear, evidence-based technical recommendations.

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Safety

Health & Safety Engineer

Help support safe engineering practice through risk assessment, compliance review and the development of practical safety guidance. Relevant engineering or occupational safety experience is desirable.

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Project Management

Engineering Project Coordinator

Coordinate engineering activities, documentation, schedules and stakeholder communications across technical projects. This opportunity suits an organised candidate who can work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

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Education & Training

Engineering Course Instructor

Develop and deliver high-quality professional learning for engineers and technical practitioners. Applicants should have subject-matter expertise, clear communication skills and experience translating technical knowledge into practical learning.

Work type Associate / Contract Delivery Online / Flexible
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Quality & Compliance

Quality Assurance Engineer

Support engineering quality systems, audits, document control and continuous improvement activities. This role suits candidates familiar with technical standards, compliance processes and structured problem solving.

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Electrical Engineering

Electrical Systems Engineer

Assist with the design, review and assessment of electrical systems, equipment and technical documentation. Relevant electrical engineering experience and an understanding of safe engineering practice are desirable.

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Civil Engineering

Civil Infrastructure Engineer

Contribute to the planning, assessment and delivery of civil and infrastructure projects. Candidates should be able to interpret technical drawings, specifications and engineering requirements.

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Process Engineering

Process Engineer

Support process design, optimisation, troubleshooting and technical evaluation across engineering operations. This opportunity is suited to candidates with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Energy

Energy Systems Engineer

Work on technical activities related to energy efficiency, power systems, low-carbon technologies and engineering performance. Experience in energy analysis or sustainable engineering is beneficial.

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Sustainability

Sustainability Engineer

Help integrate environmental and sustainability considerations into engineering projects, assessments and professional guidance. Candidates should be comfortable working with data, standards and improvement initiatives.

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Asset Management

Asset Integrity Engineer

Support the safe and reliable operation of engineering assets through inspection planning, condition assessment, risk review and integrity management activities.

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Maintenance

Maintenance & Reliability Engineer

Help improve equipment reliability, maintenance strategies and operational performance. This role is suited to candidates with experience in maintenance planning, failure analysis or reliability improvement.

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Project Controls

Project Planning Engineer

Support project schedules, progress tracking, reporting and delivery coordination for engineering programmes. Strong organisational skills and experience with project planning tools are advantageous.

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Technical Support

Technical Support Engineer

Provide practical engineering guidance, troubleshoot technical issues and support customers, learners or project teams with clear and accurate technical information.

Work type Professional / Contract Delivery Remote / Flexible
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Learning & Development

Technical Training Coordinator

Coordinate professional learning activities, course schedules, training materials and learner communications. This role suits candidates with strong organisation and stakeholder-management skills.

Work type Associate / Contract Delivery Remote / Flexible
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Assessment

Professional Competence Assessor

Review candidate evidence, qualifications and professional experience against defined competency criteria. Applicants should have substantial engineering experience and strong professional judgement.

Work type Associate / Contract Delivery Remote
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Technical Content

Technical Content Reviewer

Review engineering learning materials, articles and professional resources for technical accuracy, clarity and relevance. This role is suitable for experienced practitioners with excellent written communication and attention to detail.

Work type Associate / Contract Delivery Remote
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