Project Engineer - Industrial Refrigeration (Gordon Brothers)

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, in partnership with Gordon Brothers Industries (GBI), seeks a Project Engineer in Melbourne to design, deliver, commission, and support industrial refrigeration systems and associated process equipment.

You will lead engineering calculations, prepare tenders, manage delivery from concept to commissioning, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and mentor graduates while upholding safety standards and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree in Mechanical, Process, Electrical, Chemical or related discipline.
• Experience delivering engineering design and project execution in industrial refrigeration, compression, process engineering, or rotating equipment contexts.
• Strong knowledge of industrial refrigeration systems, ammonia refrigeration, process cooling, or related heavy industrial applications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed engineering calculations and design solutions for industrial refrigeration and compression systems.
• Develop estimates and proposals for minor and major capital projects.
• Prepare technical tender submissions per client specs and deadlines.
• Evaluate existing refrigeration plants and identify opportunities for upgrades and optimisations.
• Manage project delivery from concept through commissioning, including procurement, scheduling, and cost control.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary resources to ensure successful outcomes.
• Conduct audits and safety reviews, prepare client reports and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with Australian and international industry standards.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Industrial Refrigeration

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Communication

Safety Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Process/Electrical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Project

Job description

Join the Global Leader in Sustainable Infrastructure and Industrial Refrigeration

At Johnson Controls (JCI), we're transforming the way the world manages energy, buildings, and critical industrial operations. As a global leader in smart buildings, thermal management, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, we help customers operate more efficiently, reduce carbon emissions, and build resilient, future-ready facilities across industries such as data centres, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, JCI has delivered innovative solutions where performance matters most. Backed by cutting-edge technology, lifecycle services, and a world-class field organisation, we help our customers achieve measurable results while creating more sustainable environments.

As part of the JCI family, Gordon Brothers Industries (GBI) brings more than 100 years of industrial refrigeration expertise and is recognised as Australia's largest Industrial Refrigeration company. With offices across every mainland state, GBI delivers end-to-end refrigeration solutions including design, engineering, construction, commissioning, servicing, and maintenance for leading customers within the food and beverage, cold storage, mining, chemical, and industrial processing sectors.

Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, we are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Melbourne team.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to work on some of Australia's most complex industrial refrigeration and process cooling projects while being supported by the resources, technology, and global expertise of Johnson Controls.

About the Role

As a Project Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, delivery, commissioning, and ongoing support of industrial refrigeration systems and associated process equipment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver detailed engineering calculations and design solutions for industrial refrigeration and compression systems.

• Develop estimates and proposals for both minor and major capital projects.

• Prepare technical tender submissions in accordance with client specifications and deadlines.

• Evaluate existing refrigeration plants and identify opportunities for optimisation, upgrades, and plant improvements.

• Manage project delivery from concept through to commissioning, including procurement, supplier management, scheduling, and cost control.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary project resources to ensure successful project outcomes.

• Undertake engineering audits, safety reviews, and refrigeration system assessments, preparing detailed client reports and recommendations.

• Ensure compliance with relevant Australian and international industry standards.

• Prepare risk assessments and promote a strong safety culture across projects and site activities.

• Support plant commissioning, testing, and performance verification activities.

• Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).

• Produce technical drawings and documentation using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and other engineering design tools.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and project delivery functions.

• Mentor graduate engineers and provide technical guidance to internal teams and customers.

• Build trusted, long-term relationships with customers while acting as a key technical representative of GBI and Johnson Controls.

About You

We're looking for an engineer who combines strong technical capability with practical project delivery experience.

You will ideally have:

• Degree qualifications in Mechanical, Process, Electrical, Chemical, or a related Engineering discipline.

• Experience delivering engineering design and project execution within industrial refrigeration, compression, process engineering, or rotating equipment environments.

• Strong knowledge of industrial refrigeration systems, ammonia refrigeration, process cooling, or related heavy industrial applications.

• Proven experience managing engineering projects from concept through commissioning.

• Exposure to industries such as food processing, cold storage, petrochemical, oil and gas, mining, manufacturing, or industrial processing.

• Experience conducting FATs, SATs, and commissioning activities.

• Ability to interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings, and design documentation.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.

• AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks experience highly regarded.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• A team-focused mindset with a passion for delivering quality outcomes.

• Commitment to safety, continuous learning, and technical excellence.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're looking to advance your career with Australia's leading Industrial Refrigeration business while benefiting from the global strength and innovation of Johnson Controls, we'd love to hear from you.

To learn more about our industrial refrigeration capabilities, visit www.gordonbrothers.com.au.

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.

Please note that pre-employment checks, including reference checks, medical assessments, criminal history checks, and drug and alcohol screening, will form part of the selection process.