HVAC Project Engineer

Ambient Services Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company phone

Laptop

Ongoing training & mentorship

Job summary

Ambient Services Group is seeking an HVAC Project Engineer to join our HVAC Construction & Facility Services Division in metropolitan Sydney. The role focuses on preparing technical submissions, coordinating mechanical documentation, and ensuring compliance with Australian standards throughout the project lifecycle.

You will support project managers, coordinate with clients and subcontractors, and contribute to value engineering and risk management to improve constructability and cost control

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 2–5+ years in Mechanical HVAC Project Engineering or Building Services.
• Strong understanding of Australian Standards and NCC.
• Experience interpreting mechanical drawings, specs and contracts.
• Prepare submissions, schedules, RFIs and engineering docs.
• Perform equipment selections and static pressure calculations.
• Commercial awareness for risk, VE and constructability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate mechanical submissions for approvals.
• Review contract docs and raise design RFIs.
• Create and maintain equipment schedules for plant, airside, waterside and controls.
• Perform static pressure calculations and verify equipment selections.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Standards, NCC and project specs.
• Assist with design reviews, VE, constructability and cost control.
• Support project team with engineering calculations and documentation.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and issued on program.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Organised

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Simpro

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Job description

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Job benefits and perks

• Competitive Salary + Company Phone + Laptop
• Ongoing Training and Mentorship from Senior Engineers