Mechanical (HVAC) Design Engineer

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $160k + super

Ownership of mechanical HVAC design

Exposure to refurbishment projects

Regular site visits

Strong project pipeline

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment in Sydney is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to lead HVAC designs for commercial, retail and refurbishment projects. You will develop documentation, perform site visits and coordinate with project teams to ensure builds meet requirements.

The role requires 5+ years in mechanical building services, strong HVAC knowledge and registration to certify designs, with the possibility of taking ownership of technical outcomes on demanding projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in mechanical building services / HVAC design
• Strong technical knowledge across HVAC design, documentation and engineering principles
• NER registration with the ability to sign off and certify mechanical designs
• Confident leading mechanical design projects and taking ownership of technical outcomes
• Willingness to undertake site visits and engage directly with project teams to understand site conditions and identify potential issues

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver mechanical HVAC designs across commercial, retail, education, laboratory and refurbishment projects
• Develop detailed mechanical documentation, drawings, specifications and calculations
• Undertake regular site visits to assess existing conditions and understand project requirements
• Identify design, coordination and buildability issues early and develop practical solutions
• Work closely with project managers, clients, contractors and other consultants to ensure designs are delivered effectively

Skills

HVAC design

Project leadership

Site visits

NER registration

Job description

Mechanical (HVAC) Design Engineer – Sydney

Up to $160k + super

The Opportunity

An established specialist mechanical contractor is looking to add an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to their growing team.
The business specialises in dry concrete projects across technical refurbishments and upgrades, delivering mechanical HVAC solutions across shopping centres, commercial buildings, laboratories, schools, universities and other complex built environments.

Benefits

• Salary package up to $160k + super, depending on experience
• Opportunity to take ownership of mechanical HVAC design
• Strong exposure to technically complex refurbishment projects
• Regular site visits and involvement throughout the project lifecycle
• Stable business with a strong pipeline of upcoming work
• Opportunity to influence design outcomes and improve project delivery

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver mechanical HVAC designs across commercial, retail, education, laboratory and refurbishment projects
• Develop detailed mechanical documentation, drawings, specifications and calculations
• Undertake regular site visits to assess existing conditions and understand project requirements
• Identify design, coordination and buildability issues early and develop practical solutions
• Work closely with project managers, clients, contractors and other consultants to ensure designs are delivered effectively

Key Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in mechanical building services / HVAC design
• Strong technical knowledge across HVAC design, documentation and engineering principles
• NER registration with the ability to sign off and certify mechanical designs
• Confident leading mechanical design projects and taking ownership of technical outcomes
• Willingness to undertake site visits and engage directly with project teams to understand site conditions and identify potential issues