Lead Mechanical Engineer - Building Services

Aurecon; Sydney; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon Group is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Building Services team in Sydney. The role focuses on leading multidisciplinary design and delivering energy-efficient, sustainable HVAC solutions for major projects.

You will collaborate with clients to understand requirements, develop designs, and manage drawings, reports and presentations. The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years in Mechanical Engineering within Building Services, strong CAD/BIM skills (REVIT/IES), and a solid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 8-10 years of hands-on experience in Mechanical Engineering design within the Building Services sector.
• Chartered Professional Engineer status preferred.
• Project expertise in Residential, Commercial, Health, Education, Sports and entertainment and Data Centre sectors.
• Understanding of industry leading software such as REVIT (ideal) and IES.
• Skills in design, documentation, heat load calculation, and coordination.
• Strong knowledge of Australian building codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Proven record in the delivery of large multidisciplinary projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadline.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with team members and clients.

Responsibilities

• Have a passion for working on significant innovative, energy efficient and sustainable projects.
• Lead and deliver multidisciplinary projects within the buildings team.
• Focus on and be competent in undertaking engineering design and reviews within a building services environment, and the preparation of presentation and reports.
• Work closely with clients to understand their requirements and provide technical expertise and advice.
• Develop energy efficient HVAC systems as part of the team and across sectors.
• Prepare and review drawings, schematics, and documentation.
• Interface and collaborate with clients and colleagues to achieve industry leading project outcomes.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in sustainable design to contribute to innovative solutions.

Skills

Engineering management

HVAC design

Building services

Client liaison

Technical reporting

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Chartered Professional Engineer (preferred)

Tools

REVIT

IES

Job description

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Building Services

Lead Mechanical Engineer , Buildings Services, 10+ years' experience, based North Sydney.

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

How will your ideas contribute to shaping what's next?

As our new Lead Mechanical Engineer in the Building Services team, you'll be a vital part of a team who are changing the way we design and deliver major works to in a sustainable manner. Your role will include:

Your role Will Include

• Have a passion for working on significant innovative, energy efficient and sustainable projects.
• Apply your engineering management experience to lead and deliver multidisciplinary projects within the buildings team.
• Focus on and be competent in undertaking engineering design and reviews within a building services environment, and the preparation of presentation and reports.
• Work closely with clients to understand their requirements and provide technical expertise and advice.
• Have a strong knowledge of local engineering standards & codes of practice and be able to develop energy efficient HVAC systems as team and in a range of sectors
• Prepare and review drawings, schematics, and documentation.
• Enjoy interfacing and collaborating with clients and colleagues alike to achieve industry leading project outcomes.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in sustainable design to contribute to innovative solutions.

What are we looking for from you?

You will have a genuine passion for re-imagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future.

We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life.

You will bring your skills and experience in similar roles. Specifically:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 8-10 years of hands-on experience in Mechanical Engineering design within the Building Services sector
• Chartered Professional Engineer status preferred.
• Project expertise in Residential, Commercial, Health, Education, Sports and entertainment and Data Centre sectors
• Understanding of industry leading software's such as REVIT (ideal) and IES
• Skills in design, documentation, heat load calculation, and coordination
• Strong knowledge of Australian building codes, regulations, and industry standards
• Proven record in the delivery of large multidisciplinary projects
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadline.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with team members and clients.