Senior Mechanical Engineer (Thermal) (NSW)
Position Summary/Objectives of Incumbent:
The purpose of this position is to provide post‐sales engineering review, leadership and support for won projects in Australian and New Zealand. Provide guidance and expertise on critical infrastructure projects, including the application and installation of Vertiv products and services, including support with approved third‐party vendors and internal teams, to facilitate smooth deployment of major projects undertaken by the business. They will also provide technical leadership amongst peers in the team with expertise to help drive decision making.
Key Responsibilities:
Document Package Transfer In / Out: Attend the documentation hand‐over process from Pre to Post‐Sales teams once a project has been won or has a very high likelihood.
Attend the document package and transfer process for projects going from Post‐Sales to Project Management.
On receipt of the Document Package, interrogate the documentation to ensure buildability and budget compliance.
Review all aspects of the proposal, from Statement of Compliance through to Commissioning and Hand‐over, including provision of Training and Documentation requirements to the customer.
Act as technical authority for engineering decisions and design philosophies throughout the project lifecycle.
Engage with partners, contractors, and vendors to assure cost‐effectiveness and technical soundness of solutions.
Attend to all project meetings on scope of supply, technical qualifications and testing procedures and programs are understood by Vertiv associates, contractors, other vendors, and our customer.
Assist with the ownership of the project through to delivery, commissioning and hand‐over.
Ensure a thorough hand‐over process to Project Management when the units have arrived in country.
Operate a comprehensive documentation register for all project files and ensure the latest revisions are uploaded to the company server.




Check new revisions for details affecting Vertiv's scope of supply and quickly communicate any impacts to Vertiv's technical, cost and schedule impacts.
Provide a completed set of project documentation to the Project Management Team on delivery of the project for hand‐over to the client.
Prepare a detailed Scope of Supply to Procurement where Vertiv contractors and vendors are required to undertake works on our behalf.
Liaise with Sales and Project Managers to capture all site, scope and testing departures from our original submission.
Manage revisions and updates to site documentation post the Purchase Order.
Lead the identification of engineering lessons learned across project delivery and ensure they are translated into actionable design and process improvements.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and engineering accountability across the business.
Comply with all Work, Health & Safety, Environment and Quality obligations.
Actively promote safety in the workplace.
Employees reporting to Incumbent
Nil
Main contacts within Company
PSA Application Engineers
Product Managers
Sales Engineers/Account Managers
Project Managers
Procurement
Service Teams
Main contacts outside the Company
Vertiv customers and clients
Third party suppliers of products and services
Project Management team members
Education/Qualification:
Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering
10+ years engineering experience
Specialist Knowledge:
Market knowledge of mission critical cooling infrastructure, including application, installation,



commissioning, testing and communications connectivity
Tender processes and the application of products to fit their requirements.
Good understanding and knowledge of HVAC industry and products
Knowledge of the application of Australian and international standards framework and industry codes
Practical Experience:
Market knowledge of Power products including application
Tender processes and the application of products to fit their requirements
Excellent technical understanding and knowledge of thermal management products and concepts.
Excellent competency in reading technical drawings and design specifications.
Proficient in technical writing.
English writing and presentation skills
ACAD drawing skills would be an advantage.
Personal Characteristics:
Prioritisation skills
Interpersonal skills
Leadership skills
Ability to manage a high volume of work
Communication skills
Attention to detail.
Our client is a growing engineering and technology company developing advanced systems for challenging and high‐performance environments.
Their multidisciplinary team brings together engineers, designers, and technical specialists to develop innovative products from concept through to testing and deployment.
They operate in a quick‐paced environment where engineers have the opportunity to take ownership, work across disciplines, and contribute directly to the development of new technology.
You'll have the opportunity to work on challenging engineering projects, develop your technical skills, and see your work progress from analysis and design through to testing and real‐world application.
Working closely with engineers across mechanical, electrical, systems, manufacturing, and test functions, you will contribute throughout the product development lifecycle — from early design and analysis through to testing and validation.
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📌 Senior Mechanical Engineer (Thermal) (Nsw)
🏢 Vertiv Group
📍 Sydney