Wollongong, NSW An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a well-established mechanical contractor based out of their Wollongong office.
Operating for over 30 years, the business has developed a strong presence across the Illawarra, South Coast and wider NSW market, with an in-house engineering team supporting projects from initial design through to construction, commissioning and handover.
The business delivers a diverse range of mechanical projects across healthcare, commercial, education, government, high-rise residential and specialist environments.
Projects range from smaller technically complex upgrades through to major multi-million-dollar mechanical packages, giving the engineering team exposure to a broad mix of project sizes, systems and technical challenges.
The Role
As Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will take a lead technical role across a diverse portfolio of HVAC projects.
You will work closely with Project Managers, drafting teams, clients, consultants and site teams to develop practical, coordinated and buildable mechanical solutions.
This isn't a role where you design a project and never see it again. You'll have the opportunity to remain involved throughout the full project lifecycle and see your engineering solutions delivered on site.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical/HVAC design across multiple projects
- Develop and review mechanical services designs
- HVAC calculations, equipment selections and system design
- Lead technical and design coordination with clients and consultants
- Work closely with Project Managers and construction teams
- Review drawings, specifications and technical submissions
- Identify value engineering and buildability opportunities
- Provide technical support throughout construction and commissioning
- Mentor and support junior engineers
- Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian Standards and project requirements
About You
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Strong HVAC/building services engineering background
- Experience within mechanical contracting or building services consulting
- Strong technical design capability
- Positive understanding of how mechanical systems are actually installed and commissioned
- Confident dealing with clients, builders and consultants
- Ability to take technical ownership of projects and mentor junior engineers
What's On Offer
- Senior position within an established mechanical contractor
- Based from the Wollongong office
- Diverse projects across healthcare, commercial, education, government and high-rise
- Exposure to major multi-million-dollar mechanical packages
- Strong in-house engineering and construction capability
- See projects through from design to commissioning
- Genuine long-term career progression
- Competitive salary package