Senior Mechanical Engineer (Defence)

Our Building Engineering team are looking for a Senior level Mechanical Engineer to join their national team. This will be a technically focused role where you will be working on large multi-disciplinary projects. 

Whilst our preference is for the role to be based in Adelaide this role can also be based in Sydney Brisbane or Melbourne. 

How youll make a difference:

• Leverage your mechanical design expertise to deliver innovative sustainable and cost-effective outcomes across diverse sectors primarily focusing on defence projects. Ensure projects meet client expectations and industry standards. 

• Take ownership of mechanical design packages for major building projects ensuring technical excellence in HVAC and building services systems while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate various engineering disciplines and achieve cohesive project outcomes.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to graduate and junior engineers fostering their technical growth and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement within the team while sharing best practices and insights from your own experience in the field.

• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement in design processes and methodologies prepare detailed technical design documentation under senior guidance and incorporate sustainable mechanical design initiatives to enhance project efficiency and environmental impact.

• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to deliver coordinated solutions that address complex engineering challenges maintain strong working relationships and contribute to repeat business through exceptional project delivery and client satisfaction.

Qualifications :

The qualities that help you thrive

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired but if you dont tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply all applications will be considered.

• BEng in Mechanical Engineering with knowledge or exposure to Camel or IES software (not essential but advantageous). Relevant registration (RPEQ RPEV) and working towards CPEng
• Experience working for a Building Services Consultancy or have demonstrable design experience working as a Mechanical Engineer for a Contractor or State Government.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of standards requirements and legislation related to building services design in Queensland
• Prior experience or understanding of Revit not essential but advantageous.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. 
• Previous Defence experience is strongly preferred with nuclear industry experience highly regarded.

Please note due to the nature of the projects Australian Citizenship is required with previous or current defence clearance highly regarded. 

Additional Information :

Why youll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements including alternative start/finish times part-time job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year         
• Flex public holidays swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns professional development courses financial study assistance 5 days paid study leave global career opportunities

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those with disabilities additional health or mental health needs and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in and the role may close earlier than expected so if this opportunity sounds like you we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time