Senior Mechanical Engineer
Position Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Melbourne, Australia
About the Company:
Leading engineering consultancy firm specialising in providing innovative, high-quality building services solutions for a wide range of sectors, including commercial, healthcare, industrial, and critical infrastructure. With a strong commitment to sustainability, collaboration, and cutting-edge design, the company delivers complex engineering solutions for large-scale projects.
Role Overview:
The Mechanical Lead will oversee the design, development, and implementation of mechanical systems across various building services projects, with the opportunity to work on data center projects. This role is pivotal in managing and delivering high-performance, energy-efficient mechanical solutions while ensuring the highest standards of quality, performance, and compliance with industry regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing project deliverables across a diverse range of building services projects, including commercial, industrial, healthcare, and data centers.
- Oversee the design, planning, and implementation of mechanical systems such as HVAC, cooling systems, fire protection, and other building services systems.
- Collaborate closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective communication and seamless project execution.
- Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while managing risk and resolving complex technical issues.
- Conduct regular quality control checks to ensure compliance with design specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
- Provide technical leadership and innovative solutions to engineering challenges.
- Stay current with trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements within the building services and critical infrastructure sectors.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum of 10 years of mechanical engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or senior role.
- Proven experience in the design and delivery of mechanical systems in building services projects across multiple sectors (commercial, industrial, healthcare, etc.).
- Experience with data center projects is highly desirable, particularly in high-density cooling and critical infrastructure systems.
- In-depth knowledge of mechanical systems, including HVAC, cooling, fire protection, and building services regulations.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and mentor a team of engineers.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Solid project management experience, including budget management, scheduling, and resource allocation.
Desirable Skills:
- Familiarity with BIM (Building Information Modeling) and other advanced engineering design tools.
- Experience with sustainable building practices and energy-efficient design (e.g., WELL, NABERS).
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