Principal Mechanical Engineer – Melbourne

Black & White Engineering; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & White Engineering is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Melbourne to lead major data centre projects and shape engineering strategy. You will oversee design from concept to delivery, mentor junior staff and engage with clients and partners to ensure excellence across global projects.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical excellence and collaborative problem solving within a One Global Team culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Building Services Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience in mechanical MEP design with data centre exposure.
• Strong knowledge of engineering software and design checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead major mechanical engineering projects from concept to delivery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage budgets and deadlines.
• Engage with clients, consultants and contractors to guide design decisions.

Skills

Project leadership

Client engagement

Mentoring engineers

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Building Services Engineering

Tools

HAP

Pipe Flo

Navisworks

ACC

Job description

Principal Mechanical Engineer – Melbourne

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking for an opportunity to lead major projects while developing the next generation of engineering talent? Then this role is for you.

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Melbourne, you will play a key role in delivering complex engineering solutions across large-scale projects. Combining technical leadership, client engagement and project coordination, this position offers the opportunity to influence project outcomes, support team development and contribute to engineering excellence across a global business.

What’s in it for you?

Lead major projects

You will take ownership of significant engineering projects, guiding mechanical design from concept through to delivery. Your expertise will help ensure projects are delivered to the highest technical standards while meeting programme and client requirements.

Expand your technical influence

Working across multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to the development of mechanical systems and engineering solutions for complex projects. Your knowledge and judgement will help shape key design decisions and technical outcomes.

Build client relationships

You will work directly with clients, consultants and contractors, providing technical advice and representing the business in project meetings. This role offers the opportunity to strengthen your commercial awareness and develop trusted professional relationships.

Develop the engineers around you

As a senior member of the team, you will support and mentor engineers, encouraging knowledge sharing and professional growth. It is an opportunity to develop your own leadership skills and broaden the impact of your technical knowledge across the business.

A collaborative, supportive culture

Through our One Global Team approach, you will work alongside colleagues from different regions and disciplines, sharing expertise and contributing to projects across international markets. You will be part of a team that shares knowledge, recognises success and invests in its people.

Progress your career

As the business continues to grow, this role provides opportunities to expand your leadership responsibilities, increase your influence across projects and further develop your technical and management capabilities.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Building Services Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in mechanical MEP design, with significant exposure to data centre projects.
• Strong working knowledge of engineering software including HAP, Pipe Flo, Navisworks and ACC.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, manage budgets and meet deadlines.
• Experience undertaking design checks and ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients, technical partners and cross-discipline teams.

In addition, you will be joining a community that focuses on learning and development through regular knowledge sharing sessions, investment in accredited professional courses and educational programmes. You can set the pace for your professional development and, whatever path you choose, you will receive relevant support.

About Black & White Engineering

Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy with more than 1,300 employees across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and North America.

We specialise in the full spectrum of engineering design consultancy for the data centre sector, including Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP), Civil & Structural, Design Management, Sustainability, BIM, Power Systems and other infrastructure-related services.

Our engineering approach is grounded in practicality, technical excellence and operational efficiency. With rapid growth across regions, many colleagues have progressed from engineering roles into leadership positions — your future development is supported and recognised.