Data Centre Project Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical)

Gough Recruitment; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Gough Recruitment is seeking Mechanical or Electrical Project Engineers for a Melbourne-based consultancy. The role targets candidates with a minimum of 2 years' experience and exposure to technically complex projects, especially in data centres, pharma, or healthcare facilities.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, review drawings, and coordinate design activities through the project lifecycle to meet client requirements and standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Mechanical or Electrical engineering.
• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Data centre project experience is highly desirable.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare projects will be considered.
• Strong technical understanding of building services and related systems.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive with the ability to manage competing priorities across complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, engineering coordination and delivery of Mechanical or Electrical packages across major projects.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, consultants, clients and contractors.
• Review technical drawings, specifications and engineering documentation.
• Coordinate design activities and resolve technical challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with project planning, programme management, technical reporting and stakeholder coordination.
• Ensure engineering solutions meet project specifications, relevant standards and client requirements.
• Support procurement, construction coordination, commissioning and handover activities where applicable.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Data centre experience

Stakeholder coordination

Project coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Gough Recruitment is seeking Mechanical or Electrical Project Engineers for a Melbourne-based consultancy. The role targets candidates with a minimum of 2 years' experience and exposure to technically complex projects, especially in data centres, pharma, or healthcare facilities.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, review drawings, and coordinate design activities through the project lifecycle to meet client requirements and standards.