Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Centre & Mission-Critical

Black & White Engineering; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Growth into APAC markets

Strong career progression

Job summary

Black & White Engineering is seeking a highly capable Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the delivery of complex, high-value projects and contribute to the continued growth of our Australian and APAC business.

This role focuses on the design and delivery of mission-critical facilities and data centres, leading technical teams, coordinating diverse project activities, and mentoring junior engineers to drive engineering excellence across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Approximately 5-10+ years' experience in mechanical building services design within a consulting engineering environment.
• Experience delivering complex projects from concept through construction.
• Knowledge of HVAC and mechanical building services systems.
• Understanding of Australian standards, NCC/BCA requirements, and relevant codes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality mechanical (MEP) design solutions across all project stages.
• Support end-to-end project delivery, ensuring outputs meet client requirements, timelines, and budget constraints.
• Undertake detailed design calculations, system sizing, and technical documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and ensure compliance with relevant standards and codes.
• Coordinate closely with multi-disciplinary teams including electrical, structural, and architectural disciplines.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and graduates in their professional development.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (CPEng/RPEQ/NER) or working towards

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

IES VE

Job description

Black & White Engineering is seeking a highly capable Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the delivery of complex, high-value projects and contribute to the continued growth of our Australian and APAC business.

This role focuses on the design and delivery of mission-critical facilities and data centres, leading technical teams, coordinating diverse project activities, and mentoring junior engineers to drive engineering excellence across the business.