Senior Mechanical Engineer - Building Services - Data Centres

rcmt; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

rcmt in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead building services design for data centre projects. You will drive HVAC, cooling and mechanical systems across mission-critical environments, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver design from concept through construction.

The role emphasizes reliability, energy efficiency, and mentorship of junior engineers within a leading consultancy focused on data centres and critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Significant experience in mechanical building services consulting.
• Experience with data centres, mission-critical facilities or other complex, high-performance buildings is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC design, mechanical services coordination and relevant Australian Standards and NCC requirements.
• Experience with mechanical design calculations, specifications, technical documentation and design reviews.
• The ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and project stakeholders.
• An interest in mentoring engineers and contributing to the technical development of a team.

Responsibilities

• Leading Mechanical Building Services Design across Data Centre and Critical Infrastructure Projects.
• Developing HVAC, cooling, ventilation and associated mechanical systems for complex building environments.
• Contributing to the design of mission-critical cooling infrastructure, with a focus on reliability, resilience and energy efficiency.
• Managing design documentation, calculations, specifications and technical reports.
• Coordinating mechanical designs with electrical, structural, hydraulic, fire protection and other engineering disciplines.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to developing engineers.
• Liaising with clients, contractors and project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supporting project delivery, design reviews, quality assurance and construction-phase technical queries.

Skills

HVAC design

Mechanical building services

Data centres

Mentoring

Multidisciplinary coordination

Client engagement

Design calculations

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Building Services - Data Centres

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Building Services - 150 to 170k
Data Centres & Critical Infrastructure | Melbourne

Join a Leading Multi-Discipline Engineering Consultant | Major Data Centre Projects

Are you a Senior Mechanical Engineer looking to take your career into one of the fastest-growing areas of the Building Services Sector?

An opportunity is available with a leading multi-discipline engineering consultancy in Melbourne, working on major Data Centre and Critical Infrastructure projects.

With a strong reputation for delivering technically challenging projects, this is an opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers across multiple disciplines while contributing to the design and delivery of high-performance facilities.

This role will suit an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a background in building services who is keen to expand their involvement in complex, mission-critical projects and play a key role in delivering sophisticated mechanical engineering solutions.

The Opportunity
Working within an established building services team, you will take responsibility for mechanical engineering design, coordination and project delivery across major data centre developments and other technically demanding projects.

You will work closely with clients, project managers, architects and engineers across other disciplines, providing technical expertise and contributing to the successful delivery of projects from concept through to construction.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading Mechanical Building Services Design across Data Centre and Critical Infrastructure Projects.
• Developing HVAC, cooling, ventilation and associated mechanical systems for complex building environments.
• Contributing to the design of mission-critical cooling infrastructure, with a focus on reliability, resilience and energy efficiency.
• Managing design documentation, calculations, specifications and technical reports.
• Coordinating mechanical designs with electrical, structural, hydraulic, fire protection and other engineering disciplines.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to developing engineers.
• Liaising with clients, contractors and project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supporting project delivery, design reviews, quality assurance and construction-phase technical queries.

About You
You will be an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a solid foundation in building services design and the ability to manage complex engineering deliverables in a consulting environment.
Ideally, you will bring:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Significant experience in mechanical building services consulting.
• Experience with data centres, mission-critical facilities or other complex, high-performance buildings is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC design, mechanical services coordination and relevant Australian Standards and NCC requirements.
• Experience with mechanical design calculations, specifications, technical documentation and design reviews.
• The ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and project stakeholders.
• An interest in mentoring engineers and contributing to the technical development of a team.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Major Data Centre Projects: Work on technically challenging developments in a rapidly expanding sector.
• Leading Consultancy: Join an established multi-discipline engineering business with a strong project portfolio.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside experienced engineers across building services and other engineering disciplines.
• Career Development: Further develop your expertise in mission-critical mechanical engineering and complex building systems.
• Technical Leadership: Take ownership of key design deliverables and contribute to the development of less experienced engineers.
• Long-Term Opportunities: Build your experience in a specialist sector with growing demand for engineering expertise.