Lead Mechanical Engineer - Data Centres

WSP; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Access to global network

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer in Melbourne, Australia. This position focuses on delivering HVAC solutions for data centres and complex facilities. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in building services consulting and a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

You will work in a collaborative environment leading projects, ensuring technical quality, and mentoring junior engineers. Flexible working arrangements and strong career progression paths are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in building services consulting.
• Experience delivering complex or large-scale projects, particularly in data centres.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or working towards it is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services (HVAC) for data centres.
• Take ownership of technical quality and documentation across projects.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

HVAC systems

Mechanical services design

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for an experienced Mechanical Engineer ready to step into a Lead role, with a strong focus on data centres and mission‑critical facilities.

You’ll be part of a high-performing, collaborative team, working across major projects locally and nationally. You will lead mechanical design from concept through to delivery, ensuring solutions are efficient, resilient, and future-ready.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services (HVAC) for data centres and other complex facilities
• Take ownership of technical quality, coordination, and documentation across projects
• Develop solutions that support high availability, redundancy, and energy efficiency in mission‑critical environments
• Work directly with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to drive successful outcomes
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers
• Contribute to project planning, risk management, and commercial outcomes
• Support the growth of WSP’s data centre capability in WA and nationally

About You

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• 8+ years’ experience in building services consulting
• Strong technical expertise in HVAC systems and mechanical services design
• Experience delivering complex or large-scale projects (data centre or mission‑critical experience highly regarded)
• Confident leading design packages and engaging with stakeholders
• Chartered / CPEng (or working towards) highly regarded
• Strong communication skills with a collaborative and proactive approach

Why WSP

• Work at the forefront of the rapidly expanding data centre sector, delivering critical digital infrastructure
• Be part of high-profile, technically challenging projects across WA and nationally
• Strong leadership support and a collaborative, inclusive team culture
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options
• Clear progression pathways from Lead to Associate and beyond
• Access to WSP’s global network and multidisciplinary expertise

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