Senior Mechanical Engineer

Stantec; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements

Leave purchase options

Learning and Talent Development

Mentoring for development

Professional Memberships

Salary Continuance Insurance

Mental Health & Wellbeing Programs

Service Recognition Awards

Job summary

Stantec in Perth is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with strong HVAC design experience to lead a busy mechanical team on building services projects. The role requires independent work across multiple projects, client-facing duties, and a proven ability to deliver high-quality outcomes within Australian standards.

You will mentor junior engineers, oversee planning and execution from concept through commissioning, and collaborate with architects and contractors to achieve cost-effective,

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineer degree or equivalent.
• 7+ years HVAC design experience in building services (building HVAC).
• Knowledge of Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards.
• Proficiency with Revit and related design software.
• Experience planning and managing successful projects.
• Ability to develop strong client relationships for repeat opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.
• Adhere to professional standards and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop HVAC engineering work including heat load calculations, equipment sizing, and reticulation.
• Plan and manage projects from concept to installation and commissioning.
• Provide technical oversight and supervision to ensure project delivery.
• Represent Stantec with clients to build relationships and generate repeat business.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, builders and end users for cost-effective solutions.
• Manage HVAC design projects in line with codes and standards.
• Delegate tasks to junior engineers and mentor development.
• Contribute to team strategy and culture.

Skills

HVAC design

Project management

Client relationships

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Mechanical Engineer Degree or equivalent

Tools

Revit

Other design software

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - ( 260000KZ )

Description

About the role

Stantec have a very healthy and busy future pipeline of Building projects in Perth!

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our friendly Perth Mechanical team. The role is suitable for a qualified candidate who has significant Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) design experience.

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 and end users to achieve efficient and cost-effective solutions with a high-quality outcome

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

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

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Bring value to in-house design/project meetings

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

• Adhere to Stantec professional standards, ethics and Stantec quality procedures

To be successful for this role you'll need

• Hold a Mechanical Engineer Degree or equivalent

• Ideally have 7 years previous HVAC design engineering experience in Consulting within the Building services industry (Happy to receive applications from candidates with less or more than 7 years experience)

• 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 to formulate repeat opportunities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines

• Positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic

• Adhere to Stantec professional standards, ethics and quality procedures

What we offer

• 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

• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others

• Professional Memberships.

• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).

• Mental Health, Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Programs.

• Service Recognition Awards.

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.

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Qualifications

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Primary Location : Australia-Western Australia-Perth

Organization : BC-3012 Buildings-AU Western Australia

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Aug 24, 2026, 9:02:43 PM

Req ID : 260000KZ

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