Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our busy and friendly Melbourne Mechanical team. The role is suitable for a qualified candidate who has sound Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) design experience on building projects.

We are looking for someone who is able to work independently and as part of a wider team, on a wide range of projects with an ability to manage workload on several projects at any given time. Experience on data centre and/or commissioning agent projects is preferred. You will be expected to regularly attend client facing meetings, industry events and will have good consulting skills.

Stantec has a strong culture of empowering individuals to take on greater responsibility and work to push their development. The role will enable the successful applicant to develop in a professional and personal sense and to forge a challenging and rewarding career path, in a successful global consulting organisation. We are currently working on a wide range of data centre, health care, commercial, retail, defence, industrial and educational building projects.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Produce and develop HVAC Engineering designs, heat load calculations, equipment and reticulation sizing and selection, coordination, and documentation
• Onsite representation for commissioning activities and assisting with systems level testing
• Represent Stantec externally to Clients, managing these relationships and generate repeat business by providing a focus on client satisfaction.
• Provide clear direction to drafters and site contractors
• Bring value to in-house design/project meetings 
• Provide positive contributions to our team culture
• Adhere to Stantec professional standards, ethics and Stantec quality procedures 

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• Hold a Mechanical Engineering Degree
• Have 5+ years mechanical (HVAC) consulting engineering experience in the Building Services industry 
• Ideally have experience working on mission critical and data centre projects
• Working towards CPEng
• Knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards  
• Working knowledge of Revit and other software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines 
• Positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic 

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing.

• Opportunity to work on Perth’s iconic projects across a variety of sectors as part of a larger national team
• Opportunity to script your career direction to pursue either technically focussed, project management or combination 
• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
• Professional Memberships
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI) 
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs 
• Service Recognition Awards
• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Culture 

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI+, neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together. 

How to apply

If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below. 
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.