Mechanical Engineer, Building Services

WSP USA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA in Adelaide is expanding its Mechanical Building Services team and seeks an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer to advance their career within a collaborative consulting environment.

You will contribute to the design and delivery of mechanical building services across diverse projects, working closely with senior engineers and specialists, while developing technical, design and project delivery capabilities.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years’ experience in mechanical building services engineering.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services engineering.
• Experience designing HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling and related building services systems.
• Experience within an Australian engineering consultancy or similar building services environment.
• Exposure to sectors such as commercial, defence, healthcare, education, data centres or infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of NCC and relevant Australian Standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to continue developing technical and project delivery capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of mechanical building services projects from concept design through to completion.
• Develop designs for HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling and associated mechanical systems.
• Prepare calculations, specifications, reports and design documentation.
• Work collaboratively with electrical, fire, hydraulics, structural and other engineering disciplines.
• Assist with project coordination to meet scope, budget and program requirements.
• Undertake site inspections and provide technical support during construction.
• Liaise with clients, architects, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Apply the NCC, relevant Australian Standards and industry requirements to designs.
• Contribute to technical excellence and continuous improvement within the Mechanical team.

Skills

HVAC design

Building services

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Building Services engineering related

Job description

Mechanical Engineer, Building Services | Adelaide

We’re growing our Mechanical Building Services team in Adelaide and are looking for an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer ready to take the next step in their career.

This is a great opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists across a diverse portfolio of projects, while continuing to develop your technical, design and project delivery capabilities.

About the Opportunity

Our Property & Buildings team delivers multidisciplinary engineering solutions across a broad range of sectors, including commercial, defence, education, healthcare, data centres, civic and major infrastructure projects.

Based in Adelaide, you’ll join a collaborative Building Services team where you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of mechanical systems while gaining exposure to technically challenging projects.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll work closely with senior engineers, designers and other disciplines to deliver practical, sustainable and high-quality engineering solutions.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

• Support the delivery of mechanical building services projects from concept design through to completion
• Develop designs for HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling and associated mechanical systems
• Prepare calculations, specifications, reports and design documentation
• Work collaboratively with electrical, fire, hydraulics, structural and other engineering disciplines
• Assist with project coordination to meet scope, budget and program requirements
• Undertake site inspections and provide technical support during construction
• Liaise with clients, architects, contractors and other project stakeholders
• Apply the NCC, relevant Australian Standards and industry requirements to your designs
• Contribute to technical excellence and continuous improvement within the Mechanical team

About You

You will bring:

• 3–6 years’ experience in mechanical building services engineering
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience designing HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling and associated building services systems
• Experience within an Australian engineering consultancy or similar building services environment
• Exposure to sectors such as commercial, defence, healthcare, education, data centres or infrastructure will be highly regarded
• Working knowledge of the National Construction Code (NCC) and relevant Australian Standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative approach and willingness to continue developing your technical and project delivery capabilities
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams

Please note: Australian citizenship may be required for certain defence or security-sensitive projects.

Why Join Us?

You’ll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across South Australia while developing your career within a supportive multidisciplinary environment. You’ll work alongside experienced technical professionals, gain exposure to complex projects and continue building both your technical and consulting capabilities.