Mission-Critical Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Major project exposure

Career development

Collaborative culture

Global expertise

Job summary

HDR seeks an experienced Commissioning Engineer – Mechanical to join our Melbourne team. You will plan, coordinate, test and deliver commissioning activities across diverse projects, focusing on mission-critical facilities and critical infrastructure.

The role requires autonomy on site, collaboration with contractors and client teams, and the ability to obtain and maintain security clearances. Australian citizenship is a mandatory requirement.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience delivering commissioning activities within building services, mission critical, healthcare or related environments.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building systems including HVAC and critical cooling systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver commissioning services across all phases of project execution, from planning and testing through to final handover.
• Prepare, review and implement Commissioning Management Plans (CMPs), test procedures and commissioning documentation.
• Review contractor, subcontractor and vendor commissioning plans, test scripts and energisation plans.
• Participate in and lead Factory Witness Tests (FWTs), Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), site inspections and functional performance testing.
• Execute and oversee commissioning activities from installation verification through to integrated systems testing and handover.
• Troubleshoot mechanical system issues and collaborate with project stakeholders to resolve technical challenges.
• Maintain commissioning records, issue registers and project reporting.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with contractors, consultants, vendors and facility operators.
• Lead and participate in commissioning meetings and contribute to project planning, risk management and issue resolution.
• Prepare and review final commissioning reports, test documentation and handover packages.
• Promote quality, safety and continuous improvement across all commissioning activities.

Skills

Commissioning

On-site work

Mechanical Eng

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

HDR seeks an experienced Commissioning Engineer – Mechanical to join our Melbourne team. You will plan, coordinate, test and deliver commissioning activities across diverse projects, focusing on mission-critical facilities and critical infrastructure.

The role requires autonomy on site, collaboration with contractors and client teams, and the ability to obtain and maintain security clearances. Australian citizenship is a mandatory requirement.