Senior/Associate Mechanical Engineer - Building Services

Join our team of intelligent and collaborative Changemakers and make your mark on tomorrow! We are currently inviting applications for a national role, welcoming candidates at the Senior or Associate level from NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, and ACT.

This recruitment introduces a newly created role dedicated to bolstering the execution of diverse building projects with a specific focus on Mission Critical Facilities (Data Centres).

Our Property and Buildings team is a world-leading management and technical consultancy operating across all sectors. We are passionate about tackling the complex and sophisticated challenges of the built environment and delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to create accessible, resilient and liveable communities.

As a Senior/Associate Mechanical Engineer you will be part of a wider network of professional engineers working on both local and national projects. Specific activities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Provide mechanical design expertise on a variety of mid to top tier multi-disciplinary projects, with a particular focus on Mission Critical Facilities (i.e Data Centres)
• Deliver best practice and outcomes for clients, saving on costs and time 
• Take lead on engineering design when required, project coordination and management
• Communicate effectively with all external and internal stakeholders and project teams
• Be a supporting figure and mentor for lesser experienced engineers 
• Build solid client relationships and representing the business with the local and regional markets 

• Hold a recognized Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Demonstrate expertise in designing mechanical services systems (air conditioning, heating, and ventilation systems).
• Have the ability to coordinate and understand relevant Building Services disciplines, including Electrical, Hydraulic, Fire Protection, and Environmentally Sustainable Design.
• Proven project experience in the Building Services sector across Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Defence, Healthcare, Educational, and/or Mission Critical facilities. Data Centre project experience essential.
• Possess a working knowledge of Australian building codes and standards
• Ensure registration (or eligibility for registration) in the professional engineer register of the relevant state for the building/construction industry.
• Demonstrate a history of effectively managing competing priorities, prioritizing work, and meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Capable project and people leader - train, and mentor junior engineers, coupled with effective communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to obtain an NV1 Security Clearance an advantage but not essential

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms, bringing together approximately 5,000 talented people across 14 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer Future ReadyTM projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. wsp.com/au

Our vibrant workplace culture is an important part of what makes this a great place to work. It is supported by our Guiding Principles:

·        We value our people and our reputation.

·        We are locally dedicated with international scale.

·        We are future focused and challenge the status quo.

·        We foster collaboration in everything we do.

·        We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

 WSP prioritises the health and wellbeing of our people by offering flexible working, 12 months parental leave, opportunities for global mobility, purchased additional leave, and competitive remuneration among many more benefits designed to help you shine. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equal opportunity workplace. We promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a ‘Stretch’ level Reconciliation Action Plan. Accredited by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice, we also support the LGBTQI+ community, and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.

Do you have any questions? Reach out to Carmina Navalta from our Talent Acquisition team for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity.