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

Ownership of HVAC design

Refurbishment projects exposure

Site visits

Project pipeline stability

Influence on design outcomes

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established mechanical contractor in Sydney. You will own HVAC design across commercial refurbishments and upgrades, with a hands-on role including site visits to verify conditions and ensure practical, buildable outcomes.

The role requires 5+ years in mechanical building services/HVAC design, strong technical knowledge, and NER registration to sign off designs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in mechanical building services/HVAC design.
• NER registration with the ability to sign off mechanical designs.
• Confident leading mechanical design projects and taking ownership of technical outcomes.
• Willingness to undertake site visits and engage with project teams to understand site conditions.

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

Building services

Site visits

Project delivery

Leadership

Job description

An established specialist mechanical contractor is looking to add an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to their growing team.

Mechanical (HVAC) Design Engineer

Sydney

Up to $160k + super

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.

This is a hands-on design role suited to a Mechanical Engineer who is confident taking ownership of HVAC design and enjoys getting out on site to understand projects properly. You'll have the opportunity to identify potential design, buildability and coordination issues early, working closely with project teams to deliver practical solutions.

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 lifecycleStable 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