Mechanical Engineer

Beca; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in New Zealand seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join their Building Services team. With major projects across commercial and healthcare sectors, you'll apply your expertise in mechanical design and HVAC systems. The firm values collaboration, professional development, and offers excellent benefits including flexible working arrangements and health insurance discounts.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Social club events

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in mechanical design for building services.
• Experience delivering mechanical HVAC designs from concept to construction.
• Familiarity with relevant international standards like ASHRAE and CIBSE.

Responsibilities

• Work on a diverse range of building services projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a supportive team culture.

Skills

mechanical design for building services

HVAC systems

proactive problem-solving

team collaboration

Tools

Carrier E-20

IES

Bluebeam

Revit

Job description

Overview

• Join a collaborative network of 400+ Building Services professionals across the Asia Pacific
• Work on diverse projects in commercial, healthcare, education, and transport sectors
• Opportunities available across multiple locations in New Zealand

About the opportunity

Are you a Mechanical Engineer with a passion for Building Services? Whether you're growing your career or looking to lead and mentor others, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re inviting expressions of interest from mechanical engineers with 4 to 20+ years of experience to join our Building Services teams across New Zealand. With opportunities available in multiple locations, you’ll be part of a collaborative network of over 400 Building Services professionals across the Asia Pacific.

At Beca, you’ll work on a diverse range of projects with well-established clients, from commercial and healthcare to education and transport. You’ll be supported by a team that values your contribution, encourages innovation, and offers technical and leadership challenges to help you grow wherever you are in your career journey.

Our Beca Buildings Team

Each building we work on is different, and the challenges we face constantly change. But we know the power of working together to create smart solutions. This means being part of a team that shares ideas across geographies and time zones, to push boundaries and go beyond conventional approaches.

We\'re dedicated to developing and sharing technical innovation and sustainable practices. Our past is full of 'world firsts' and the highest accolades for implementing green building principles. Today, we are focused on surpassing these achievements by continually challenging and overcoming convention and constraints, to transform our world for the better.

About you

We’re Keen To Connect With Engineers Who Bring

• 4+ years of experience in mechanical design for building services (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, etc.)
• Experience delivering mechanical HVAC designs from concept through to construction and commissioning
• Familiarity with tools like Carrier E-20 or IES, and platforms such as Bluebeam and Revit
• Knowledge of relevant international standards (e.g. ASHRAE, CIBSE)
• A consulting background or experience working in multidisciplinary teams
• A collaborative mindset and a proactive, problem-solving approach
• A desire to contribute to a supportive team culture and mentor others

What we offer

• Professional development opportunities
• A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work
• Flexible working arrangements to balance your personal/family commitments
• Opportunities to learn from our industry experts and technical gurus across the Asia Pacific
• A highly supportive environment of sharing and collaboration
• Excellent benefits including discounted health insurance, gym memberships, and social club events

About us

Beca is one of Asia Pacific’s largest independent advisory, design, and engineering consultancies. After a century of operation, we have grown from a family-owned business to one of the most progressive, client-centric professional services consultancies in our region.

We have more than 4,000 employees in 24 offices around the world and have delivered projects in more than 70 countries.

"Creative people together transforming our world" is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose – to make everyday better. We create value through understanding and delivering successful solutions, exceptional service and our enduring relationships. We use our skills and systems to empower innovation; helping our clients shape communities, optimise their assets and streamline their operations.

Apply now

Ready to make everyday better? Apply now.

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to input from creative people of all genders, ethnicities, identities, thoughts, and experiences.