Senior Mechanical Engineer

Arup; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Paid parental leave – primary carer (≥

Paid parental leave – non-primary car\

Birthday leave

Annual leave loading

Additional leave up to 20 days

International mobility

Life & income protection

Solar energy and bicycle loans

Novated car lease

Ovasaver discounts

Job summary

Arup Australia is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in Data Centres in Sydney. You will lead the design, implementation and optimization of high‑density mechanical systems for mission‑critical facilities, guiding projects from concept design through construction and commissioning.

You will mentor engineers, influence best practice across the MEP team and deliver resilient, sustainable solutions for hyperscale facilities, campus expansions and retrofits.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering mechanical building services projects in a consulting engineering environment.
• Exposure to data centres, mission-critical facilities or complex technical buildings.
• Strong leadership, coordination of multidisciplinary teams and mentorship of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of mission-critical mechanical systems for data centre projects.
• Own projects from concept design through construction and commissioning.
• Mentor engineers and shape best practices across the MEP team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and global clients to deliver resilient solutions.

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in Data Centres, where you will play a pivotal role in the design, implementation, and optimization of mechanical systems within mission-critical data centre facilities. Leveraging your expertise in mechanical engineering and your in-depth understanding of data centre infrastructure, you will lead the development of innovative solutions to meet the demanding requirements of high-density computing environments.

The Opportunity

• Lead the design and delivery of mission-critical mechanical systems for some of Australia's most complex and high‑profile data centre projects, supporting the infrastructure behind cloud computing, AI and emerging technologies
• Take ownership of projects from concept design through to construction and commissioning, working alongside multidisciplinary teams and global clients to deliver innovative, resilient and sustainable solutions
• Play a key technical leadership role within Arup's growing Data Centre business, mentoring engineers, shaping project outcomes and influencing best practice across the wider MEP team
• Work on a diverse portfolio spanning new‑build hyperscale facilities, campus expansions, upgrades and retrofit projects, giving you exposure to the full lifecycle of data centre development
• Join an employee‑owned organisation where your ideas, expertise and career development are valued, while helping to shape the future of digital infrastructure across Australia and the region

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve

Is this role right for you?

• You have extensive experience delivering mechanical building services projects within a consulting engineering environment, ideally with exposure to data centres, mission‑critical facilities or complex technical buildings
• You are a confident technical leader who can manage projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and provide guidance and mentorship to developing engineers
• You bring strong commercial and client‑facing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships, lead meetings, contribute to business development and identify new opportunities
• You have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, enabling you to translate complex technical requirements into practical solutions for clients and project teams
• You are proactive, solutions‑focused and motivated by solving complex engineering challenges while delivering high‑quality, sustainable outcomes

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Explore the perks of a career with Arup Australia

• Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours.
• Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits.
• Paid parental leave for the non‑primary carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave of up to 16 weeks if you later become the primary carer (any leave taken at the time will be deducted from the total 16‑week parental leave benefit).
• Birthday leave
• Annual leave loading
• Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees.
• International mobility opportunities
• Insurances (life & income protection)
• Interest free solar energy and bicycle loans
• Novated car lease
• Ovasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross‑cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.