National Building Services Engineer – Critical Infrastructure

BAI; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Learning platform access

Flexible work options

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Discounts & novated leasing

Referral program

Job summary

BAI Communications in Australia seeks a Building Services Engineer to lead building services for our national critical network. You’ll apply HVAC, fire services and building fabrics expertise to ensure safe, compliant facilities, collaborating with project managers and field teams to deliver reliable outcomes.

Key tasks include design reviews, commissioning, upgrades and performance optimisation, with strong focus on NCC and Australian Standards compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Building Services or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience delivering commercial building services projects in mission-critical environments.
• Knowledge of NCC and Australian Standards for HVAC and fire services.
• Hands-on HVAC design, upgrades, commissioning and optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify and review HVAC, fire services and building services infrastructure for critical facilities.
• Provide engineering support throughout the project lifecycle from concept to commissioning and handover.
• Deliver HVAC upgrades, retrofits and capacity planning to support operations.
• Lead commissioning, testing and acceptance activities per BAI standards.
• Ensure fire detection and alarm systems meet statutory and Australian Standards requirements.
• Contribute to maintenance, asset lifecycle and infrastructure improvement programs.
• Provide technical guidance to field services during fault response.
• Assess and manage technical risks across building services assets.
• Engage with contractors, consultants, suppliers and internal stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

HVAC systems

Fire services

Building services

Automation/ commissioning

AutoCAD

Technical guidance

Analytical skills

Communication

Driver's licence

Education

Mechanical, Building Services or Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

BAI Communications in Australia seeks a Building Services Engineer to lead building services for our national critical network. You’ll apply HVAC, fire services and building fabrics expertise to ensure safe, compliant facilities, collaborating with project managers and field teams to deliver reliable outcomes.

Key tasks include design reviews, commissioning, upgrades and performance optimisation, with strong focus on NCC and Australian Standards compliance.