Mechanical Engineer (Intermediate or Senior) | Brisbane or Gold Coast

- Location: Brisbane CBD or Gold Coast Office (Flexible options to suit you)

- Work Type: Full-Time, Permanent

- Salary: Competitive package commensurate with your engineering experienceprogression.

About MDA Consulting Engineers

MDA Consulting Engineers is a premier, multi-disciplined building services engineering consultancy with a 30+ year track record of excellence. We operate across Australia and internationally, providing top-tier solutions backed by our accredited team. We champion a collaborative, interactive, and friendly workplace culture where individual initiative is recognized and rewarded.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an ambitious, autonomous Mechanical Engineer (Intermediate or Senior level) to be part of our Consulting Engineering Team.

Key Responsibilities

· Design Delivery: Lead and support Mechanical Services Design across a diverse project lifecycle.

· Engineering Calculations: Undertake Mechanical Building Services Design system selections and design calculations.

- Undertake system design utilise software such as Camel Heatload calculations. Be able to sized ductwork and undertake fan selections.

- Compliance Management: Ensure all mechanical designs strictly comply with relevant Australian

industry codes, standards, and practices.

- Project Coordination: Work from engineering sketches, coordinate workflows, and collaborate with Senior Engineers.

- Peer Reviews: Actively participate in design clarifications and cross-discipline peer reviews.

What We Are Looking For

- Experience: 3+ years of dedicated experience within a Building Services Consulting Engineering practice or allied organization.

- Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of mechanical design principles, HVAC layouts,



and mechanical engineering calculations.

- Autonomy: Proven ability to manage design tasks under your own initiative while working effectively within a project team.

Professional Memberships:

- Engineers Australia membership is highly desirable (but not essential).

- BPEQ (Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland) registration or a clear pathway to registration is highly desirable (but not essential).

Communication: Strong English language skills (essential for both written technical reporting and spoken team coordination).

Work Rights: Full, valid Australian citizenship or a work visa with unrestricted working rights.

Project Portfolio Exposure

You will have the prospect to engineer systems across a massive variety of high-profile sectors:

- Healthcare: Hospitals and medical care clinics

- Residential: High-rise luxury resort developments and low-rise apartments

- Commercial: Retail hubs and corporate office developments

- Education: Schools and major universities

- Industrial & Government: Local, State, and Federal infrastructure projects

Key Benefits & Culture

- Flexible Work Environment: Work arrangements that support a genuine work-life balance.

- Career Progression: Clear pathways for advancement with ongoing professional training and development.

- Project Variety: Consistent exposure to interesting, high-profile, multi-million dollar developments.

- Stable Leadership: Join a progressive, secure medium-sized practice with an expanding nationwide client base.

- Competitive Remuneration: Highly competitive salary reflective of your specific experience and qualifications.

How to Apply

Ready to play a key role in our future expansion? Submit your resume and brief cover letter detailing your building services background directly via our Application Portal.

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