Adelaide, South Australia , Australia Hybrid Employment

AECOM is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Defence)

About the Role

About the Role

Role details below.

Responsibilities

  • Leverage 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.
  • Ensure technical excellence in HVAC and building services systems.
  • Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate various engineering disciplines and achieve cohesive project outcomes.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to graduate and junior engineers.
  • Foster technical growth of junior engineers.
  • Encourage a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
  • Share best practices and insights from personal experience in the field.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for improvement in design processes and methodologies.
  • Prepare detailed technical design documentation under senior guidance.
  • 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 with clients and team members.
  • Contribute to repeat business through exceptional project delivery and client satisfaction.

Requirements

  • Senior level mechanical engineering experience
  • Expertise in mechanical design, particularly in HVAC and building services systems
  • Ability to take ownership of mechanical design packages for major building projects
  • Experience working on large, multi-disciplinary projects
  • Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Demonstrated experience in delivering projects to meet client expectations and industry standards
  • Experience preparing detailed technical design documentation
  • Experience incorporating sustainable design initiatives in mechanical systems

Nice to Have

  • Experience in defence sector projects

Additional Information

  • Role can be based in Adelaide (preferred), Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne.
  • Focus on defence projects.
  • Mentorship responsibilities for junior and graduate engineers.
  • Emphasis on sustainable and innovative design solutions.
  • Collaboration with internal teams and clients required.
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AECOM
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering solutions in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. The company partners with public- and private-sector clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies through advisory, planning, design, engineering, and construction management. A Fortune 500 firm with $16.1 billion revenue in fiscal year 2025.
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Department Building Engineering
Category other
Posted a month ago