Mechanical Project Engineer - Infra & Tunnel Systems

CPB Contractors Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing career support and development

Generous parental leave

Quarterly social events

Reward and recognition program

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

CPB Contractors Pty in Melbourne is seeking a skilled MEI Project Engineer to oversee MVAC, Tunnel Ventilation, hydraulics and fire protection across the North East Link Project. This role requires leadership across the project lifecycle and strong collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.

You will review designs, manage construction and commissioning, and ensure safety and quality throughout delivery.

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical engineering experience in infrastructure or construction.
• Experience delivering large-scale infrastructure projects (> $50M).
• Proficiency with engineering software tools.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of industry codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Project Lifecycle Management: Lead and contribute to all phases of the project, from preliminary planning and procurement to construction, commissioning, and handover of MVAC, TVS, Hydraulics and Fire systems.
• System Design & Engineering: Review design documents, perform constructability and commissioning reviews, and ensure compliance with project-specific requirements, codes, and regulations while optimizing project performance.
• Project Delivery & Management: Develop and submit construction and commissioning work packs, manage subcontractor budgets, and ensure seamless coordination between internal teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders. Provide technical support and innovative solutions to onsite technical issues.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure adherence to relevant codes, standards, and regulations. Conduct quality assurance inspections and prepare documentation to demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

CPB Contractors Pty in Melbourne is seeking a skilled MEI Project Engineer to oversee MVAC, Tunnel Ventilation, hydraulics and fire protection across the North East Link Project. This role requires leadership across the project lifecycle and strong collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.

You will review designs, manage construction and commissioning, and ensure safety and quality throughout delivery.