Senior to Associate Hydraulic Engineer - Building Services

RCMT; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

rcmt is seeking a Senior to Associate Hydraulic Engineer to join its Building Services team in Sydney, NSW. The role focuses on leading hydraulic design for landmark building projects and mentoring junior engineers within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.

You will contribute to project delivery across commercial, institutional and infrastructure sectors, with opportunities to advance into senior technical or leadership positions as you demonstrate excellence and client engagement

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Hydraulic or Building Services Engineering.
• Extensive hydraulic engineering experience in the Australian Building Services market.
• Experience delivering hydraulic design across medium to large building projects.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards and NCC.
• Proficiency with design/documentation software (Revit).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of hydraulic services for major building projects.
• Coordinate hydraulic with other disciplines, architects and stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Engineers and Graduates.
• Undertake design reviews, QA and problem solving.
• Support project management and resource planning for hydraulic team.

Skills

Hydraulic engineering

Building services

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Revit

Standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Building Services Engineering

Tools

Revit

Job description

Senior to Associate Hydraulic Engineer - Building Services

Senior to Associate Hydraulic Engineer - Building Services | Sydney, NSW

Join a Tier 1 Engineering Consultancy | Landmark Projects | Career Progression

An outstanding opportunity is available for an experienced Senior to Associate Level Hydraulic Engineer to join a Tier 1, multi-disciplinary Engineering Consultancy in Sydney.

This is an opportunity to become part of a highly regarded Building Services team, working alongside experienced industry professionals and contributing to the delivery of some of Australia's most significant commercial, institutional and infrastructure projects.

With a strong pipeline of secured projects and continued business growth, the business is looking to attract an experienced Hydraulic Engineer who can bring strong technical capability, project delivery experience and, ideally, an interest in developing client relationships and mentoring engineers within the team.

The Opportunity - Working within an established Building Services team, you will be involved in the design, coordination and delivery of hydraulic services across a diverse range of building projects.

Depending on your experience and career aspirations, the position can be tailored towards a strong technical/project delivery focus or provide a pathway into broader project leadership, client engagement and team management responsibilities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the design and delivery of hydraulic services for major building projects.
• Managing hydraulic engineering documentation, specifications and technical deliverables.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to Engineers and Graduates.
• Coordinating hydraulic services with other engineering disciplines, architects and project stakeholders.
• Undertaking design reviews, quality assurance and technical problem-solving.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors and project partners.
• Contributing to project management, resourcing and the ongoing growth of the Hydraulic Engineering team.

The Projects - You will have the opportunity to work across an impressive portfolio of projects, potentially including:

• Major commercial office developments.
• High-rise residential and mixed-use developments.
• Healthcare and hospital projects.
• Education and institutional developments.
• Transport and infrastructure projects.
• Defence and government developments.

About You - To be successful in this opportunity, you will ideally bring:

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Hydraulic or Building Services Engineering.
• Extensive experience in Hydraulic Engineering within the Australian Building Services Consulting market.
• Experience delivering hydraulic services design across medium to large-scale building projects.
• Strong knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, NCC and industry requirements.
• Proficiency with relevant design and documentation software, including Revit.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to lead projects, manage competing priorities and support the development of junior engineers.

Candidates operating at Senior Engineer, Associate or an emerging Associate level are encouraged to apply.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Tier 1 Consultancy: Join a highly regarded engineering business with an established market presence.
• Quality Projects: Work on landmark developments and technically challenging projects.
• Established Team: Collaborate with experienced engineers across multiple disciplines.
• Career Progression: Genuine opportunities to develop into senior technical and leadership positions.
• Professional Development: Access to industry-leading technical expertise, mentoring and development.
• Strong Project Pipeline: Join a business with an exciting portfolio of secured and upcoming projects.

Confidential Enquiries - If you are an experienced Hydraulic Engineer considering your next career move, I would welcome a confidential conversation. There is flexibility around seniority, with opportunities available for established Senior Engineers through to Associate-level professionals looking to take the next step in their careers.

All applications will be treated confidentially.