Senior Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Career development

Global exposure

Job summary

KONE in Mascot, NSW, is seeking a Senior Engineer to join our Product Team to lead Design Practitioner activities under NSW DBP Act. You will prepare and verify regulated designs, issue DCDs, and collaborate with practitioners and Certifiers to ensure compliant, safe lift/escalator systems in regulated buildings.

This role offers strong global exposure, career development opportunities and a pathway to formal registration, with a focus on design excellence and customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Vertical Transport Engineering experience in the last 10 years (including 2 years in Australia).
• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering.
• Registered Design Practitioner(NSW) desirable or in process.
• Effective communication skills with clear articulation.
• Ability to read technical drawings and translate customer needs into specs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and verify regulated designs and issue Design Compliance Declarations (DCDs) under the NSW DBP Act.
• Collaborate with building practitioners, Principal Design Practitioners, and Certifiers to ensure compliant designs.
• Support the sales and operations teams.
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to drive improvements and frontline operations.
• Manage design variations with accurate documentation for Building Commission NSW compliance.
• Ensure lift, escalator, and moving walkway systems are integrated within regulated buildings meeting BCA requirements.
• Provide SME support to the wider CSE team on building codes and compliance requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Design Practitioner registration support offered

Great benefits and remuneration

Join a first-class leadership team who put their people first

Global exposure with career development opportunities

At KONE, you'll find innovation that goes somewhere

We see a future of smart cities. As an innovation leader in the elevator and escalator industry, our award-winning products and solutions continue to push boundaries, rethinking how we use buildings for life, work and play.

Our work will take you in different directions

We are seeking a Senior Engineer to join our dynamic Product Team based in Mascot, NSW and become a Design Practitioner (if not registered already). This is a unique opportunity to combine your technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and regulatory knowledge to make a real impact across our business and the communities we serve.

In this role, you will lead the preparation and verification of regulated designs and issue Design Compliance Declarations (DCDs) under the NSW Design and Building Practitioners (DBP) Act. Collaborating with industry experts, you will drive design excellence to ensure the highest standards of compliance, quality, and customer satisfaction.

If you are Design Practitioner or meet the minimum requirements to begin the certification process – we would love to hear from you.

What will you be doing?

• Work closely with building practitioners, Principal Design Practitioners, and Certifiers to ensure construction activities align with approved designs and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and verify regulated designs and issue Design Compliance Declarations (DCDs) under the NSW Design and Building Practitioners (DBP) Act.
• Support the sales and operations teams.
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders, providing insights and feedback to drive continuous improvement and enhance frontline operations.
• Manage design variations efficiently, maintaining accurate and comprehensive documentation to support Building Commission NSW compliance and audit obligations.
• Ensure lift, escalator, and moving walkway systems are fully integrated within regulated buildings and comply with all relevant Building Code of Australia (BCA) requirements.
• Provide subject matter expertise and technical support to the wider CSE team on relevant building codes, standards, and compliance requirements.

What are we looking for?

• Registered Design Practitioner(VT) in NSW is desirable, however if you are currently in the process of obtaining registration or are interested in starting the process – we would love to hear from you.
• To enable Design Practitioner support you will need at least 5 years Vertical Transport Engineering experience in the last 10 years (including 2 years in Australia).
• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to communicate with confidence and clarity.
• Ability to read technical drawings and translate customer needs into technical specifications.
• Proven ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team, while managing time and priorities effectively.

What do we offer?

• Enjoy career progression opportunities within a global organisation.
• Access a range of benefits that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work.
• Grow with comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills.

Note: Applicants must either be a permanent resident or citizen of Australia or a citizen New Zealand to apply for this position.