Aviation Infrastructure Senior Mechanical Engineer

Airservices Australia; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Job summary

Airservices Australia seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, delivery, testing and commissioning of critical mechanical infrastructure for aviation facilities such as Fire Stations, Control Towers and Air Traffic Service Centres.

You will coordinate with external design consultants, oversee construction inspections, witness testing, and provide technical leadership to a team of mechanical engineers throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 10+ years’ experience in mechanical building services engineering.
• Registration with a state board (RPEQ/RPEV) or ability to obtain.
• Strong design knowledge across HVAC, ventilation, heating and related systems.
• Experience with high-reliability sectors and Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Experience in testing, commissioning and deployment of mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to major mechanical building services projects from concept through construction and commissioning.
• Be the discipline lead for mechanical engineering outcomes from design to testing.
• Review concept and detailed designs with external consultants to meet Airservices requirements.
• Contribute to design reviews and provide feedback.
• Support project managers to meet scope, budget and schedule.
• Communicate project status and risks to senior management.
• Conduct construction inspections and witness testing and user acceptance tests.
• Mentor and develop other engineers within the team.

Skills

10+ years experience

Mechanical building services

HVAC design

Ventilation

Heating systems

BMS knowledge

Coaching/mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

State-based engineering registration (RPEQ or RPEV)

Job description

Airservices Australia seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, delivery, testing and commissioning of critical mechanical infrastructure for aviation facilities such as Fire Stations, Control Towers and Air Traffic Service Centres.

You will coordinate with external design consultants, oversee construction inspections, witness testing, and provide technical leadership to a team of mechanical engineers throughout the project lifecycle.