Careers
Welcome to your next career move at IKAD Engineering, where precision meets purpose in the heart of Western Australia and across the nation.
Working at IKAD
Founded on the principles of teamwork, integrity, and innovation, IKAD Engineering is a privately owned engineering firm with national reach and international capabilities.
At IKAD, we specialise in mechanical and structural engineering across the sectors that truly matter: defence, mining, marine, oil and gas, and water technology. From machining and fabrication to repair, overhaul, and project management, our teams deliver mission-critical solutions for clients who rely on the best. But what makes us a great place to build your career? At IKAD, we believe our people are our difference. We foster a supportive, safe, and engaging workplace where every voice counts and every contribution matters. Our culture is built on a can-do attitude, the drive to improve constantly, and the commitment to excellence in everything we do.
Whether you are a machinist, fabricator, engineer, project manager, or support professional, you will be encouraged to grow, learn, and evolve. We invest in development, new technologies, and capabilities that allow you to be part of cutting-edge work, from large-scale fabrication in our Henderson facility to high-stakes service work in the marine sector.
What Working at IKAD means
Working at IKAD means being part of challenging, high-impact projects where your skills and commitment make a real difference. We are entrusted with critical assets in defence and industrial sectors. You will see work you can point to, problems you helped solve, and teams you helped lead.
As you join our team, you will be embraced by a culture of respect, safety, loyalty, and flexibility. Our values guide our actions and interactions, ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional service while being a genuinely great employer.
Industrial Career Openings
Join IKAD Engineering and be part of a team that drives innovation, precision, and excellence in engineering solutions. Explore our current opportunities, grow your career with industry leaders, and help shape the future of engineering.
An excellent opportunity for training and development for a Trade Assistant to work as a part our Industrial Projects Team.
We are currently seeking applications for suitably qualified and experienced Welders with extensive Industrial / Utilities fabrication experience to join our great local team.
We are currently seeking applications for suitably qualified and experienced Trade Qualified Mechanical Fitters to join our friendly local team. These are full time locally based roles.
We are currently seeking applications for a qualified and experienced Leading Hand with Utilities projects experience for our great local team. The roles will be based on various sites with our local clients.
We’re looking for an experienced Foreperson – Industrial to join our dynamic team and lead site-based Industrial operations across a variety of exciting projects. As a key member of our team, you’ll supervise and guide crews, ensuring all work is performed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards — particularly within maritime environments.
We are currently seeking applications for a suitably qualified and experienced Project Supervisor with extensive experience for our great local team. The position will be a full-time role. The Project Supervisor’s main duty is to supervise, co-ordinate and schedule projects throughout various sites and our workshop in a safe & productive manner, in accordance with IKAD’s policies & procedures.
Preservation Career Openings
Join IKAD Engineering and be part of a team that drives innovation, precision, and excellence in engineering solutions. Explore our current opportunities, grow your career with industry leaders, and help shape the future of engineering.
We’re seeking an experienced Rubber Liner to join our Henderson workshop team. This is a hands-on trade role suited to someone ready to step into a stable environment where quality work and reliability are valued.
Marine/Commercial Career Openings
Join IKAD Engineering and be part of a team that drives innovation, precision, and excellence in engineering solutions. Explore our current opportunities, grow your career with industry leaders, and help shape the future of engineering.
Step into a leadership role where your skills and experience will drive success in some of the most challenging and rewarding mechanical projects in the industry. If you have a trade background, a proactive attitude, and enjoy mentoring others while getting the job done, this could be your next big move.
We’re offering an opportunity for experienced Mechanical Fitters to join our Henderson-based team supporting projects across Defence, Marine and Industrial sectors.
Fabrication Career Openings
Join IKAD Engineering and be part of a team that drives innovation, precision, and excellence in engineering solutions. Explore our current opportunities, grow your career with industry leaders, and help shape the future of engineering.
We are currently seeking expressions of interest for suitably qualified and experienced CNC Programmers and Operators.
We are currently seeking applications for suitably qualified and experienced Special Class Welder with extensive experience welding exotic metals to join our great local team in Henderson, WA. You will possess a commitment to work as a team player, be adaptable to a changing environment.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our Henderson-based team. This role suits someone who understands practical fabrication work—including chutes, tanks, pipework, heavy plate and structural steel—and can turn imperfect drawings and incomplete scopes into accurate tenders.
We’re offering an opportunity for a Leading Hand – Fabrication to join our team in Henderson and support the day-to-day coordination of workshop activities. This is a hands-on role suited to someone ready to step up, lead a crew and support delivery of projects safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
We’re offering an opportunity for a Junior Project Engineer to join our team in Henderson and support the delivery of complex fabrication and manufacturing projects across Defence, Marine and Industrial sectors.
We’re looking for an experienced Estimator to join our Henderson team, supporting tenders across fabrication, materials handling, structural steel, piping and industrial projects. This is a hands-on role where your work directly impacts project wins and delivery outcomes.
We’re offering an opportunity for a Workshop Supervisor in Fabrication to join our team in Henderson and take ownership of workshop operations across a range of fabrication projects. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who can lead from the front, coordinate teams and deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.
Register Your Interest
Didn’t find a suitable position but believe you’d be a great fit for IKAD Engineering? Submit your expression of interest below, and we’ll be in touch if an opportunity aligns with your skills and experience.
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