Project Technical Lead, Mechanical Engineer (Mission Critical)

Stantec; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Additional leave up to 4 weeks

Learning and development programs

Professional memberships and SCI

Mental health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Stantec in Melbourne is seeking a Project Technical Lead, Mechanical Engineer to drive HVAC design for Mission Critical/Data Centre projects. The role requires hands-on technical leadership, independent work on multiple projects and frequent client engagement to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You’ll lead design and coordination, ensure compliance with Australian standards and Building Code, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the growth of the Melbourne Buildings team within a global

Qualifications

• Hold a Mechanical Engineer Degree or equivalent.
• Ideally have 8 years previous HVAC design engineering experience in Consulting within the Building services industry.
• Proven experience leading the design and technical delivery of Mission Critical/Data Centre projects, with a strong understanding of critical power, cooling, resilience, redundancy, and operational reliability requirements.
• Knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards.
• Working knowledge of Revit and other software.
• Have experience planning and managing successful projects.
• Willingness to establish and maintain strong client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.
• Positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Develop HVAC engineering, heat load calculations, equipment and reticulation sizing and selection, coordination, and documentation.
• Plan and manage projects from initial planning, concept and brief, through to installation and commissioning.
• Demonstrate a high degree of technical knowledge, providing oversight and supervision to ensure successful project delivery.
• Represent Stantec externally to Clients, playing a senior and active role in managing these relationships and generate repeat business
• Work closely and develop trusted relationships with other project stakeholders, notably architects, contractors, builders
• Manage HVAC design projects in accordance with code and company quality standards
• Delegate tasks to junior engineers, provide feedback and contribute to their development
• Bring value to in-house design/project meetings
• Contribute to the overall strategy and development of the Mechanical team and to our company culture.

Skills

HVAC design experience

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Revit knowledge

Planning and scheduling

Communication skills

Code and standards knowledge

Education

Mechanical Engineer Degree or equivalent

Tools

Revit

Other design software

Job description

Description

About the role

Stantec have a very healthy and busy future pipeline of Mission Critical projects in Melbourne!

We are looking for a Project Technical Lead, Mechanical Engineer to join our friendly Melbourne Buildings team. The role is suitable for a qualified candidate who has significant Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) design experience. Ideally working on Data Centre projects.

We are looking for someone that is able to work independently on a wide range of projects with an ability to manage workload on several projects at different stages of completion. You will be expected to regularly attend client facing meetings and should have good consulting skills.

The role will enable the successful applicant to develop in a professional and personal sense and to forge a challenging and rewarding career path, in a successful Tier 1 global consulting organisation.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Develop HVAC Engineering, heat load calculations, equipment and reticulation sizing and selection, coordination, and documentation

• Responsible for planning and managing projects from initial planning, concept and brief, through to installation and commissioning.

• Demonstrate a high degree of technical knowledge, providing oversight and supervision to ensure successful project delivery.

• Represent Stantec externally to Clients, playing a senior and active role in managing these relationships and generate repeat business

• Work closely and develop trusted relationships with other project stakeholders, notably architects, contractors, builders

• Manage HVAC design projects in accordance with code and company quality standards

• Delegate tasks to junior engineers, provide feedback and contribute to their development

• Bring value to in-house design/project meetings

• Contribute to the overall strategy and development of the Mechanical team and to our company culture.

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• Hold a Mechanical Engineer Degree or equivalent

• Ideally have 8 years previous HVAC design engineering experience in Consulting within the Building services industry

• Proven experience leading the design and technical delivery of Mission Critical/Data Centre projects, with a strong understanding of critical power, cooling, resilience, redundancy, and operational reliability requirements.

• Knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards

• Working knowledge of Revit and other software

• Have experience planning and managing successful projects

• Willingness to establish and maintain strong client relationships

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines

• Positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

We are committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We’re better together when different perspectives are welcomed and valued, and we’re committed to a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know.

What we offer

We offer many benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.

• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.

• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning

• Professional Memberships, Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI), Service Recognition Awards

• Mental Health, Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Programs

Primary Location : Australia-Victoria-Melbourne

Organization : BC-3011 Buildings-AU Victoria

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Oct 18, 2026, 4:03:55 PM

Req ID: 260000NM

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans