Graduate Engineer - HVAC

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Sydney invites applications for an early-career engineering role within the Pacific Applied Operations team. You will support the design, selection, estimation and delivery of applied HVAC solutions for data centers, commercial, industrial and mission-critical applications.

This hands-on program emphasizes practical technical and commercial capability through supervised exposure to equipment selection, calculations, drawings, proposals and commissioning, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline completed or near completion.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn HVAC products and tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with selection and design of HVAC equipment for various applications.
• Review specifications, drawings, and identify requirements and gaps.
• Prepare equipment selections, estimates, and technical submittals.
• Coordinate with factories, teams, and suppliers on technical issues.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Willingness to learn

Excel proficiency

CAD/BIM exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

CAD

BIM

HVAC 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.

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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.