Mechanical Engineer

Stantec; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Additional leave

Learning programs

Mentoring

Professional memberships

Salary Continuance Insurance

Wellbeing programs

Recognition awards

Job summary

Stantec in St. Leonards, VIC, seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our busy Sydney Mechanical team with HVAC design focus for building projects including healthcare, commercial and education sectors.

You will manage multiple projects, attend client meetings, and apply strong consulting skills while ensuring compliance with Australian codes and standards. This is a full-time, on-site role offering development opportunities within a global consulting firm.

Qualifications

• Hold a Mechanical Engineer Degree or equivalent.
• Ideally 3–5 years HVAC design engineering experience in Consulting within Building services.
• Knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards.
• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Support design, planning and delivery of HVAC systems across healthcare, commercial, data centres, retail, defence, industrial and educational projects.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of heat load calculations, equipment sizing and reticulation.
• Attend client meetings and support project leaders to deliver on time and to standard.
• Conduct site inspections, monitor installations, and assist in testing and commissioning.

Skills

HVAC design

Client meetings

Project management

Education

Mechanical Engineer degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our busy and friendly Sydney Mechanical team. The role is suitable for a qualified candidate who has Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) design experience on building projects.

We are looking for someone that is able to work on a wide range of projects with an ability to manage workload on several projects at different stages of completion. You will regularly attend client facing meetings and have good consulting skills.

Stantec has a strong culture of empowering individuals to take on greater responsibility and work to push their development. The role will enable the successful applicant to develop in a professional and personal sense and to forge a rewarding career path, in a successful global consulting organisation.

Day To Day Tasks Would Involve

• Support the design, planning and delivery of HVAC systems on a wide range of healthcare, commercial, data centres, retail, defence, industrial and educational building projects.
• Demonstrate technical engineering knowledge of heat load calculations, equipment and reticulation sizing and selection, coordination, and documentation
• Support Project Technical Leaders to ensure projects are delivered on time and to standard.
• Conduct Site inspections, monitoring installations, testing and commissioning of mechanical systems
• Assist in HVAC design projects in accordance with code and company quality standards
• Contribute to tender submissions and project reporting
• Bring value to in-house design/project meetings
• Adhere to Stantec professional standards, ethics and Stantec quality procedures

To Be Successful For This Role You'll Need

• Hold a Mechanical Engineer Degree or equivalent
• Ideally have 3-5 years previous HVAC design engineering experience in Consulting within the Building services industry
• Knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards
• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD or other similar industry software
• Willingness to establish and maintain client relationships to formulate repeat opportunities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines
• Positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

What We Offer

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
• Professional Memberships.
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).
• Mental Health, Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Programs.
• Service Recognition Awards.

Qualifications

Primary Location: Australia-New South Wales-St. Leonards

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Travel: No

Schedule: Full-time

Job Posting: Jul 9, 2026, 8:49:14 PM

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

Mechanical Engineer Saint Leonards, VIC, AU