Hydraulic Services Engineer — Growth & Ownership Path

ACOR Consultants Pty Ltd.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6 weeks annual leave

Flex public holidays

Professional development and studyleav

Job summary

MCA Engineering is seeking a Senior Hydraulic Engineer to lead hydraulic design across building services projects. You will own concept and detailed designs, prepare drawings and specs, and guide delivery from planning through to site handover.

You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while ensuring compliance with Australian standards and project schedules. Hybrid work options and a strong safety focus are offered.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of hydraulic engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, particularly AS 3500.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers.
• Experience in project planning and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Undertake concept and detailed hydraulic services design.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, reports, and construction documentation.
• Support project planning, coordination, and delivery.
• Conduct site inspections and building surveys.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Attend project meetings and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.

Skills

Hydraulic design

Project leadership

Client liaison

Education

Degree or diploma in Hydraulic Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Hydraulic Engineer - Building Services

An established engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior / Associate Hydraulic Engineer to support its growing project portfolio across a range of building and infrastructure projects.

This opportunity is suited to an experienced hydraulic engineer looking to take ownership of design and project delivery, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the development of junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake concept and detailed hydraulic services design.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, reports, and construction documentation.
• Support project planning, coordination, and delivery.
• Conduct site inspections and building surveys.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Attend project meetings and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of relevant hydraulic engineering experience.
• Degree or diploma in Hydraulic Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, particularly AS 3500.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Strong technical, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality engineering outcomes.
• Previous experience in project leadership or mentoring is advantageous.

About MCA Engineering

MCA Engineering delivers innovative solutions and expert advice to the minerals and construction sectors across Australia. We work across mining, industrial and construction projects and are known for our strong safety focus, quality standards and experienced team.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Hydraulic Design Engineer to support the design and development of hydraulic power packs and associated systems. You will develop hydraulic circuits, select components and prepare technical documentation to support manufacture and assembly.

You will consider operating requirements, equipment interfaces, safety and maintainability to deliver practical, reliable hydraulic solutions. The role will also involve technical support during assembly, testing and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop hydraulic power pack designs to suit project specifications and equipment requirements.
• Prepare hydraulic circuit diagrams, schematics and technical specifications.
• Complete calculations for system pressure, flow, power requirements and heat generation.
• Select and size pumps, motors, valves, reservoirs, filtration and cooling equipment.
• Develop power pack layouts, considering component access, maintenance and installation requirements.
• Prepare component schedules, bills of materials and supporting design documentation.
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm component suitability, availability and technical details.
• Support workshop teams during manufacture, assembly and system installation.
• Assist with testing, troubleshooting and verification of system performance.
• Contribute to design risk assessments and design reviews.

About You

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated experience designing hydraulic power packs and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with Automation Studio
• Strong understanding of hydraulic circuits, component selection and system performance.
• Ability to complete engineering calculations and interpret operating requirements.
• Experience preparing hydraulic schematics, technical specifications and bills of materials.
• Proficiency in CAD software for hydraulic schematics and equipment layouts.
• Practical understanding of manufacture, assembly, testing and maintenance requirements.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

This is a workplace that genuinely trusts and supports its people. You will be encouraged to do your best work while maintaining flexibility that fits your life.

Additional Information

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities