Mechanical Engineer – HVAC / Building Services Tier I Mechanical Contractor | Sydney-Based | NSW & ACT Projects

Salary: $100,000–$130,000 + Superannuation The Opportunity An opportunity is available for a Mechanical Engineer with 4+ years’ experience in building services design to join a leading Tier I mechanical contractor delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across NSW and the ACT.

Working closely with an experienced Design Manager, you will play a key role in the engineering and design delivery of mechanical services packages ranging from $1 million to $40 million in contract value. Projects will span the commercial, education and retail sectors, providing excellent exposure to a variety of building types, mechanical systems and project delivery methods.

The business also has a strong footprint across major data centre and healthcare projects, offering an excellent pathway to progress onto larger, technically challenging developments as your experience grows.

This is a great chance for an engineer looking to broaden their technical capabilities, gain greater exposure to the construction and delivery side of mechanical services, and develop their career within a major mechanical contractor.

Key Responsibilities

- Play a key role in the design and engineering of mechanical services packages across a diverse portfolio of commercial, education and retail projects.
- Develop practical HVAC design solutions, including system layouts, engineering calculations, equipment selection and technical documentation.
- Work closely with an experienced Design Manager, project teams and drafting personnel to deliver coordinated, buildable designs from concept through to construction.
- Identify opportunities for value engineering, improving system performance, constructability and overall project outcomes.
- Collaborate with clients,



consultants, suppliers and subcontractors to resolve technical challenges and coordinate mechanical services with other building disciplines.
- Provide technical support throughout project delivery, including installation, commissioning and on-site design queries.
- Gradually expand your project exposure and technical responsibilities, with opportunities to progress onto major healthcare and hyperscale data centre developments.

About You To be successful in this position, you will ideally possess:

- A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- At least 4 years’ experience in mechanical building services design.
- A sound understanding of Australian Standards, NCC requirements and relevant industry codes.
- Experience with HVAC design, including calculations, equipment selection, system layouts and technical documentation.
- Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across engineering and project delivery teams.
- A practical mindset and an interest in developing your understanding of constructability, value engineering and mechanical services installation.

Experience within a mechanical contractor environment would be highly regarded, particularly for engineers who have been involved in design-and-construct projects. However, consulting engineers looking to transition into the mechanical contracting sector are strongly encouraged to apply,



provided they have solid building services design experience, knowledge of Australian Standards and a genuine interest in working more closely with construction and project delivery teams.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

- Competitive salary: $100,000–$130,000 + superannuation, depending on experience.
- Major project exposure: Work across mechanical contract packages ranging from $1 million to $40 million.
- Variety of projects: Gain experience across commercial, education and retail developments, with exposure to a broad range of mechanical systems.
- Experienced leadership: Learn directly from an established Design Manager who can support your technical development and career progression.
- A pathway to major projects: The opportunity to build your experience before progressing onto significant healthcare and hyperscale data centre developments.
- Broader project involvement: Develop your understanding of the full project lifecycle, from design and value engineering through to installation and commissioning.
- Long-term career development: Join an established Tier I contractor with a strong project pipeline and opportunities to take on greater responsibility over time.

Apply Now If you are a Mechanical Engineer with a solid foundation in building services design and are looking to take the next step in your career, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

Whether you are already working within a mechanical contractor or are a consulting engineer considering a move into the construction sector, this is an opportunity to expand your technical expertise, work alongside experienced industry professionals and build a pathway towards some of the industry's most significant mechanical services projects.

Apply today to find out more.

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