HVAC Project Engineer

Ambient Services Group

Bayside Council

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Company phone and laptop

Ongoing training from senior engineers

Job summary

Ambient Services Group is seeking a HVAC Project Engineer to join its HVAC Construction & Facility Services division in metropolitan Sydney. You will design, coordinate and document mechanical services, support project teams, and ensure compliance with standards.

Join a growing team delivering major commercial projects with focus on constructability, value engineering and quality. The role offers on-site work and opportunities for mentorship and career progression.

Qualifications

Proven experience in mechanical HVAC project engineering or building services.
Strong understanding of Australian Standards, NCC, and building services design principles.
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specs and contract docs.
Experience preparing technical submissions, RFIs and equipment schedules.
Ability to perform static pressure calculations and equipment reviews.
Commercial awareness to identify risk, value engineering opportunities and constructability improvements.
Strong communication skills with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

Prepare mechanical services submissions for approval by clients, consultants and authorities.
Review design documentation and raise RFIs for clarification.
Create and manage equipment schedules including mechanical plant, airside and controls equipment.
Support project teams with design coordination and technical documentation.
Provide design engineering input to manage capacity, feasibility and resourcing.
Assist with design calculations and ensure documentation aligns with programmes and quality standards.
Engage with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Mechanical design

HVAC systems

Project coordination

Engineering calculations

Client liaison

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Job description

About the business and the role

Ambient Services Group is an all-in-one commercial asset maintenance provider serving metropolitan Sydney. We work behind the scenes on some of the city's biggest buildings, offering everything from long-term asset management to emergency spot repairs.

Due to ongoing company growth, we are seeking a HVAC Project Engineer to join our HVAC Construction & Facility Services Division.

Job tasks and responsibilities

Design & Engineering

Prepare and coordinate Mechanical Services technical submissions for client, consultant and authority approval.
Review contract documentation and raise Design RFI's where clarification or additional design information is required.
Create, maintain and collate equipment schedules, including mechanical plant, airside, waterside and controls equipment.
Perform equipment static pressure calculations and verify equipment selections against the design intent and project requirements.
Review drawings, specifications and design documentation to ensure compliance with Australian Standards, NCC requirements, project specifications and client requirements.
Assist with equipment selections, value engineering initiatives and technical reviews to improve constructability, programme outcomes and commercial performance.
Support the Senior Mechanical Engineer by undertaking engineering calculations, design coordination and technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure engineering documentation is accurate, coordinated and issued in accordance with project programmes and quality standards.

Project Support & Delivery

Assist the Project Team in interpreting design documentation and understanding its impact on contractual and commercial obligations.
Provide ongoing design engineering and technical support to Project Managers, site teams, and service teams, including responses to RFIs and design clarifications.
Forecast engineering workload for ongoing projects and provide management with feedback regarding capacity, feasibility, and resourcing for upcoming works.
Identify, manage, and mitigate technical and operational risks to projects, with a focus on constructability, compliance, and cost control.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Represent Ambient Services Group in meetings with clients, consultants, builders, and project stakeholders as required.
Maintain professional and collaborative working relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Provide technical advice and engineering support throughout the project lifecycle to ensure successful project delivery.

Estimating & Commercial Support

Provide reasonable quoting and estimating relief to the Estimator as required, including technical input into pricing, scope reviews, and value engineering exercises.
Support tender and variation pricing by reviewing scopes, specifications, and drawings to identify risk and opportunities.

Compliance & Documentation

Maintain accurate service records, job sheets, and reports using Simpro.
Ensure all work complies with Australian Standards, WHS regulations, and company policies.
Participate in site inductions and adhere to all safety protocols.

Supplier & Market Engagement

Assess and evaluate supplier and subcontractor offerings for technical suitability, compliance, lead times, and overall value.
Review and recommend alternative technical solutions where appropriate to improve constructability, performance, or commercial outcomes.

Quality, Risk & Continuous Improvement

Minimise operational risk and enhance documentation quality through thorough engineering reviews, coordination, and proactive issue identification.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering standards, templates, and internal processes in line with Ambient Services Group's long-term business objectives.

Skills and experience

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
2-5+ years' experience in a Mechanical HVAC Project Engineering, Design Engineering or Building Services role.
Strong understanding of Australian Standards, the NCC and mechanical building services design principles.
Experience interpreting mechanical services drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
Ability to prepare technical submissions, equipment schedules, design RFIs and engineering documentation.
Experience performing equipment selections, static pressure calculations and technical reviews.
Commercial awareness with the ability to identify project risks, value engineering opportunities and practical construction solutions.
Strong communication skills with the confidence to liaise with clients, consultants, builders and subcontractors.
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, with experience using Bluebeam or similar construction software viewed favourably.
A proactive attitude with a genuine desire to learn, develop and progress your engineering career.
Current Australian Driver Licence.