Prefabrication Engineer

nicriel; Sydney; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

nicriel is seeking a motivated Prefabrication Engineer in Western Sydney to join their prefabrication team. You will support design, tendering, and project delivery for modular construction in large mechanical services projects.

Reporting to the Design Manager, the role emphasizes design coordination, steel detailing with Tekla/Inventor, and ensuring ISO9001 quality procedures across fabrication and site interfaces.

Qualifications

• A Degree in Engineering (Structural, Mechanical, or related).
• Minimum of three years in structural steel, mechanical services, prefabrication or HVAC.
• Exposure to BIM/steel detailing software (Tekla, Bluebeam or Inventor) is highly desirable.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Design & Engineering: Assist in developing concept designs and coordinating with internal drafting teams to produce high-quality prefabrication and structural steel shop drawings.
• Tendering & Commercial: Support the estimating team by assisting with steel take-offs, reviewing tender documentation, and analysing supplier pricing.
• Procurement & Coordination: Work closely with internal stakeholders and vendors to monitor fabrication progress and ensure quality compliance.
• Quality & Documentation: Maintain prefabrication related quality procedures in line with ISO9001 Quality Management System and support documentation control for prefabrication and modular construction records.
• Project Interface: Provide technical assistance during construction and commissioning.

Skills

BIM exposure

Steel detailing

Project coordination

Driver's Licence

Education

Engineering degree (Structural/Mechanical)

Tools

Tekla

Bluebeam

Inventor

Job description

The Company:

Our client is a leading mechanical services contractor that offers infrastructure solutions to their clients across Australia. They are currently seeking a motivated Prefabrication Engineer to join their prefabrication team in Western Sydney. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of modular construction and prefabrication within a high-performing environment.

The Role:

Reporting to the Design Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting the delivery of prefabricated modular construction solutions used in large mechanical services projects. You will contribute technical and commercial support across multiple projects, assisting in everything from tendering and initial concept design development through to final project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Engineering: Assist in developing concept designs and coordinating with internal drafting teams to produce high-quality prefabrication and structural steel shop drawings.
• Assist in reviewing steel shop detailing to ensure adherence to design integrity and project requirements.
• Prepare preliminary design sketches, schedules and technical documentation for review.
• Tendering & Commercial: Support the estimating team by assisting with steel take-offs, reviewing tender documentation, and analysing supplier pricing.
• Procurement & Coordination: Work closely with internal stakeholders and vendors to monitor fabrication progress and ensure quality compliance.
• Quality & Documentation: Maintain prefabrication related quality procedures in line with ISO9001 Quality Management System and support documentation control for prefabrication and modular construction records.
• Project Interface: Provide technical assistance during construction and commissioning.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have a strong technical foundation and a proactive, professional attitude. You are highly organised and capable of managing multiple concurrent tasks.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: A Degree in Engineering (Structural, Mechanical, or a related discipline).
• Experience: A minimum of three years of experience in structural steel, mechanical services, prefabrication, HVAC or construction engineering.
• Software Skills: Exposure to BIM and steel detailing software (e.g., Tekla, Bluebeam or Inventor) is highly desirable.
• Licence: A current Australian Driver’s Licence is essential.
• Desirable: Prior exposure to structural steel detailing and/or prefabrication.