Graduate Engineer - HVAC

Johnson Controls; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is hiring an early-career engineer to support the design, selection and delivery of applied HVAC solutions for data centres and commercial spaces. You will gain practical experience through supervision and hands-on tasks across specifications, calculations, and documentation.

You will review customer requirements, liaise with internal teams and suppliers, and contribute to project handover while learning safety, QA, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering with fundamentals in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and HVAC systems.
• Strong numerical, analytical and structured problem-solving capability.
• Clear written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn new HVAC products, technologies and tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, especially Excel.
• Exposure to CAD, BIM or HVAC design tools is advantageous.
• Ability to organise work, manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Full Australian working rights; driving licence desirable for site travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with application, design and selection of applied HVAC equipment and system solutions.
• Review customer specifications, schedules and drawings to identify requirements, exclusions, risks and compliance gaps.
• Prepare equipment selections, technical calculations, schedules, drawings, submittals, estimates and proposals.
• Liaise with factories, product teams and suppliers regarding compliance, pricing, lead times and delivery.
• Support project handover and execution including design reviews and procurement inputs.
• Ensure documentation complies with customer requirements, standards, regulatory obligations and procedures.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Written communication

Problem solving

Excel

Learning HVAC tech

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD

BIM

HVAC selection software

Job description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

BEGIN YOUR CAREER WITH A FOCUS ON TOMORROW! Imagine a career that perpetually stretches your capabilities. From managing many of the world’s most iconic buildings to making products that help save lives, the breadth of our opportunities empowers you to chart your own path. We are a truly global company that embraces diversity, rewards hard work and inspires people to reach for more. In an environment that is constantly evolving, we will set the foundation for you to grow and chart a career path that is as unique as you are.

About the opportunity:

This position is an early-career engineering role within the Pacific Applied Operations team, responsible for supporting the design, selection, estimation, documentation and delivery of applied HVAC solutions, including Chillers, Air Handling Units (AHUs) and other HVAC equipment, for data centre, commercial, industrial and mission-critical applications. The role will develop practical technical and commercial capability through supervised exposure to equipment application, proposal development, project execution, customer support and commissioning activities. The role will involve you learning about the below:

• Assist with the application, design and selection of applied HVAC equipment and system solutions, including Chillers, AHUs and other HVAC equipment.
• Review customer specifications, schedules and drawings, and identify technical requirements, exclusions, risks and compliance gaps for review.
• Assist with the preparation of equipment selections, technical calculations, schedules, drawings, technical submittals, estimates, quotations and proposals.
• Liaise with Johnson Controls factories, internal product teams and third-party suppliers regarding technical compliance, special selections, pricing, lead times and delivery requirements.
• Support project handover and execution activities, including design reviews, procurement inputs, document control and resolution of technical queries.
• Ensure engineering selections and documentation comply with approved customer requirements, applicable standards, regulatory obligations and company procedures.
• Comply with all Johnson Controls safety, health, environmental, quality and business conduct requirements, including SHEMS and applicable site safety procedures.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, recently completed or nearing completion, with fundamental knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and HVAC systems.
• Strong numerical, analytical and structured problem-solving capability, with sound attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong willingness and ability to learn new HVAC products, technologies, engineering tools and business systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel.
• Exposure to CAD, BIM, HVAC selection software or engineering design tools is advantageous.
• Ability to organise work, manage competing priorities and meet agreed timeframes.
• Full Australian working rights are required; a current Australian driver licence is desirable where site travel is required.

Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.