Senior Mechanical Engineer – HVAC

GHD; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Job summary

GHD is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) to join our Design and Building Engineering group for NSW/ACT. Based in Sydney, Newcastle, Canberra or Wollongong, you’ll bring specialist HVAC expertise to lead multi‑discipline projects within a global technical team.

You’ll mentor junior staff, manage client relationships and deliver high‑quality, bespoke HVAC solutions for complex buildings, including sustainability and electrification initiatives.

Qualifications

• Relevant university degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Between 7 and 15 years of experience with HVAC systems in a consulting environment.
• Familiarity with NCC and Australian Standards.
• Proficient with Revit, Bluebeam and heat-load software (Camel, HAP).
• Demonstrable project experience across commercial sectors and climate types.
• Membership of Engineers Australia and progress toward CPEng/NER is desirable.
• Strong communication and client engagement skills.
• Ability to mentor junior team members and deliver bespoke solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile buildings projects shaping our built environment.
• Oversee mechanical design for HVAC, BMS and electrification on complex projects.
• Work on a variety of projects including national and international locations.
• Provide clients with expert technical guidance and strategic advice.
• Lead project teams and mentor junior staff.
• Support ongoing career development within a collaborative culture.

Skills

HVAC Systems

Project leadership

Client engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Heat load software (Camel, HAP)

Job description

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.

GHD is a global, multidisciplinary professional services network providing clients with integrated solutions across advisory, digital, engineering, architecture, environmental and construction.

Who are we looking for?

We're delivering some of the most significant building and infrastructure projects across NSW and the ACT. As our business continues to grow, we're seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) to join a multidisciplinary team of engineers, architects and designers. This is an opportunity to influence complex multidisciplinary projects, work alongside industry-leading specialists, and help create smarter, more sustainable buildings. In return, we’ll provide you with unlimited space to grow.

Based in Sydney, Newcastle, Canberra or Wollongong, you’ll bring specialist experience in HVAC to join our Design and Building Engineering group for NSW/ACT.

This position presents an excellent opportunity to contribute meaningfully to local building projects within our region, while collaborating as a member of an established global technical team at a leading international consultancy.

The role offers significant potential for professional development, including mentoring junior staff and benefiting from guidance provided by our Technical Directors.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Leading high-profile buildings projects that shape our built environment.
• Overseeing mechanical engineering design for HVAC, BMS and electrification solutions projects for complex construction initiatives.
• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, including nationally-significant buildings, interstate and international locations.
• Providing clients with expert technical guidance and strategic advice, while developing and maintaining strong and supportive client relationships
• Providing leadership to project teams and offering guidance and mentoring to junior team members
• Ongoing career development opportunities in a vibrant and collaborative workplace culture.
  

What would you bring to the team?

• A relevant university degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Between 7 and 15 years of experience and proven expertise in HVAC Systems from within a consulting environment.
• Familiarity with NCC, and proven experience working with Australian Standards
• Competent with Revit, Bluebeam, heat load software (Camel, HAP, etc).
• Demonstrable project experience on variety of commercial project types, from new-builds to refurbishment, in variety of sectors (i.e. office, health, education, public buildings, etc), climates and HVAC system types.
• Membership of Engineers Australia and working towards CPEng and NER registration is desirable.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage confidently with clients and stakeholders.
• A passion for delivering high-quality, bespoke solutions and mentoring others.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

We’re open to discussing full time or part time options.

About Us

Come together and make a meaningful impact. We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD. Let's drive real change. Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you.
That’s the #PowerOfCommitment Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

Job Info

• Job Identification 28178
• Job Category Engineering
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations GHD Tower, Level 3, Newcastle, New South Wales, 2300, AU 133 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, AU Suite 1, Level 4, Wollongong, New South Wales, 2500, AU 16 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2601, AU