Senior Mechanical Engineer (Buildings)

Stantec Australia; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

4 weeks additional leave option

Learning & Talent Development

Mentoring for development

Professional memberships

Salary continuance insurance

Mental health & wellbeing programs

Service recognition awards

Job summary

Stantec Australia is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Brisbane Mechanical team. The role focuses on HVAC design, project delivery and client-facing responsibilities within a Tier 1 global consulting organisation.

The successful candidate will lead mechanical design from planning to commissioning, mentor junior engineers, and maintain high standards with Revit and thermal modelling proficiency. Flexible work arrangements are available in a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• Qualified Mechanical Engineer with HVAC design experience in building services.
• Significant HVAC design experience and knowledge of National Construction Code and Australian Standards.
• Able to manage multiple projects and delegate to junior team members.
• Strong client-facing and consulting skills.
• Proficient in Revit and thermal modelling.

Responsibilities

• Develop HVAC engineering designs, heat load calculations, equipment sizing and reticulation selection.
• Plan and manage mechanical designs from concept through commissioning.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to ensure project delivery.
• Represent Stantec in client meetings and foster repeat business.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors and end users for cost-effective solutions.
• Manage HVAC design projects in line with code and quality standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.
• Contribute to strategic development of the Mechanical team.

Skills

HVAC design

Project leadership

Client meetings

Heat load calculations

Technical oversight

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Tools

Revit

Thermal modelling

Job description

Stantec has a healthy and strong future pipeline of Buildings projects across Australia, particularly in South East Queensland!

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our friendly Brisbane 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 can work independently on a wide range of projects with an ability to manage workload on several projects at different stages of completion and delegate work to several junior engineers, designers and modellers. 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

Developing HVAC engineering designs, heat load calculations, equipment and reticulation sizing and selection, coordination and documentation.

Being responsible for planning and managing mechanical designs from initial planning, concept and brief, through to installation and commissioning.

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

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

Working closely and developing 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

Managing HVAC design projects in accordance with code and company quality standards.

Delegating tasks to junior engineers, providing feedback and contributing to their development.

Bringing value to in-house design/project meetings.

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

To be successful for this role you'll need to

Hold a Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent.

Ideally have 5 years previous HVAC design engineering experience in Consulting within the Building Services industry (we are also happy to receive applications from candidates with less or more than 5 years' experience).

Ideally hold RPEQ registration in mechanical engineering or the necessary experience and evidence to obtain RPEQ registration.

Have a strong knowledge of the National Construction Code and relevant Australian Standards.

Have strong working knowledge of Revit, thermal modelling and other software.

Have experience planning and managing successful projects.

Have a willingness to establish and maintain strong client relationships to formulate repeat opportunities.

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Have a strong ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.

Have a positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic.

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 program, 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 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.