Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Principal Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)
Lead mechanical design for complex building services projects across various sectors.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this position you will leverage extensive mechanical design experience to deliver high‑quality, efficient and commercially sound solutions. You will provide technical leadership, conduct senior‑level design reviews and assurance, and ensure consistent quality across multiple concurrent projects. Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams is essential, requiring review of calculations, specifications, drawings and documentation. You will also mentor junior engineers, guiding them in the preparation of high‑quality mechanical design deliverables. • Lead mechanical design and delivery for health, defence, transport, sports and data centre projects across ANZ. • Provide technical leadership, conduct senior‑level design reviews and ensure design assurance. • Manage multiple technical projects simultaneously, maintaining quality and timely delivery. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, reviewing calculations, specifications, drawings and documentation. • Mentor and support junior engineers in producing high‑quality mechanical design deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸mechanical design
- ▸design review
- ▸design assurance
- ▸project management
- ▸team collaboration
- ▸mentoring
What You Bring
The ideal candidate brings more than 12 years of experience in building services consultancy or senior mechanical contracting roles, with RPEV and CPEng registration preferred. A proven track record in technical design, project delivery and client relationship management, plus deep knowledge of Australian standards and codes, is required. Strong communication, mentoring abilities and a proactive mindset for innovation are also valued, while Australian citizenship or prior Defence clearance is highly regarded. • 12+ years experience in building services consultancy or senior mechanical contracting roles. • RPEV and CPEng registration preferred. • Proven track record in technical design, project delivery, and client relationship management. • In‑depth knowledge of Australian building services standards and codes. • Excellent communication, mentoring skills and proactive approach to innovation. • Australian citizenship or prior Defence clearance highly regarded.
Requirements
- ▸12+ years
- ▸rpev
- ▸cpeng
- ▸technical design
- ▸project delivery
- ▸australian standards
Benefits
AECOM offers flexible work arrangements such as hybrid schedules, alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing and the option to purchase up to six weeks of additional annual leave. Employees can swap public holidays, benefit from continuous learning programs, paid study leave and global career opportunities, and enjoy a comprehensive wellbeing program. • Flexible work options including hybrid schedules, alternative hours, part‑time and job‑sharing. • Purchase up to six weeks of additional annual leave per year. • Flexible public holidays with ability to swap dates. • Continuous learning opportunities: lunch‑and‑learns, professional courses, paid study leave. • Global career opportunities and comprehensive wellbeing program.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time