Senior Mechanical Engineer (HVAC)

Private Advertiser; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Flexible working

Employee discounts

Career progression

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking an experienced Senior HVAC Design Engineer to lead a small team of engineers and draftspeople in Melbourne. You will design and deliver HVAC systems for commercial buildings, ensuring compliance with NCC and AS/NZS standards, while managing technical quality and project budgets.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with contractors and clients, and stay abreast of emerging HVAC technologies to drive energy efficiency and cost savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years' professional experience in HVAC design and engineering.
• Experience in HVAC design including chiller systems, boilers, ventilation, ductwork design and controls.
• Strong knowledge of Australian building codes, NCC/AS/NZS standards.
• Professional engineering registration or eligibility for CPEng with Engineers Australia.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capability and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive HVAC systems for commercial buildings, ensuring compliance with relevant building codes and energy efficiency standards.
• Lead the technical evaluation of HVAC system performance, troubleshooting complex issues and implementing corrective solutions.
• Collaborate with builders, contractors and other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration of HVAC systems within building designs.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, fostering their professional development and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, drawings and documentation for HVAC projects.
• Perform energy audits and optimisation studies to enhance system efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Stay current with emerging HVAC technologies, industry standards and best practices, providing recommendations for system improvements.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver solutions that meet their specifications and budget constraints.

Job description

Our client is a well established leader across the HVAC industry and are developing their Commercial Teams.

Reporting to the General Manager, the successful applicant will be respsonsible for managing all aspects of engineering which includes providing technical expertise and leading a small team of engineers and draftspeople.

Key responsibilities

Design and develop comprehensive HVAC systems for commercial buildings, ensuring compliance with relevant building codes and energy efficiency standards.

Lead the technical evaluation of HVAC system performance, troubleshooting complex issues and implementing corrective solutions.

Collaborate with builders, contractors and other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration of HVAC systems within building designs.

Supervise and mentor junior staff, fostering their professional development and ensuring adherence to quality standards.

Prepare and review technical specifications, drawings and documentation for HVAC projects.

Perform energy audits and optimisation studies to enhance system efficiency and reduce operational costs.

Stay current with emerging HVAC technologies, industry standards and best practices, providing recommendations for system improvements.

Liaise with clients and stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver solutions that meet their specifications and budget constraints.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

Minimum 5+ years' professional experience in HVAC design and engineering, with substantial experience in HVAC.

Proven expertise in HVAC system design, including chiller systems, boilers, ventilation, ductwork design and controls.

Strong knowledge of Australian building codes, standards and regulations relevant to HVAC systems (NCC, AS/NZS standards).

Professional engineering registration or eligibility for registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) with Engineers Australia.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Demonstrated leadership capability and experience mentoring junior engineers.

Understanding of energy efficiency principles and sustainability in building services is highly desirable.

What's on offer:

Competitive salary package based off experience.

Professional development opportunities and support for continuing education and engineering qualifications.

Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

Employee discounts and benefits.

Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments or alternate formats of key information during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.