Senior Mechanical Engineer – HVAC / Building Services
Tier One Contractor | Mordialloc VIC | $200,000 – $220,000 Package
About the Role A rare opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer or Senior HVAC Project Engineer to join one of Melbourne's most respected tier one mechanical services contractors based in Mordialloc with hybrid flexibility available.
With a major upcoming project pipeline including data centre, commercial, healthcare, education, and clean room work, this is the right move for an experienced mechanical engineer who wants bigger projects, stronger technical ownership, and a package that reflects their value.
$200,000 – $220,000 total package. Hybrid flexibility. Mordialloc location.
About the Employer This is a well-established tier one mechanical services and HVAC contractor with a strong Melbourne engineering team and a serious pipeline of design and construct projects. If you work in commercial HVAC and building services in Melbourne you will know this business.
They deliver across system design, installation, service, maintenance, and energy-efficient upgrades, with deep experience across data centres, commercial offices, hospitals, education facilities, and clean room environments.
The Role As Senior Mechanical Engineer / Senior HVAC Project Engineer, you will take technical ownership of complex D&C mechanical services projects from design through to delivery. You will work across the full engineering lifecycle heat load calculations, fan static and pump head calculations, value engineering, design documentation, procurement support, and stakeholder coordination.
You will work closely with Project Managers, draftspersons, site teams, clients, architects, and builders and play a meaningful role in developing junior engineers and strengthening the engineering function.
Key Responsibilities
Preparing and reviewing D&C mechanical services and HVAC designs
Carrying out heat load calculations, fan static calculations, pump head calculations
Supporting value management and value engineering on new and live projects
Providing technical support to Project Managers, draftspersons, and site teams
Attending design meetings and contributing to safety in design
Preparing engineering design reports and technical documentation
Liaising with clients, consultants, architects, and contractors
Assisting with Green Star and NABERS requirements
Mentoring and developing junior mechanical engineers
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Proven experience in mechanical services, HVAC, building services, or commercial construction
Strong HVAC design knowledge — D&C project experience highly regarded
Comfortable with heat load software such as Camel or HAP
Confident communicator with experience dealing with clients, consultants, and internal teams
Green Star or NABERS exposure advantageous
Data centre project experience highly regarded
Why This Role Is Worth Your Attention
Tier one mechanical services contractor — strong brand and reputation in the Melbourne market
Major data centre project pipeline — one of the fastest-growing sectors in building services
Hybrid flexibility — 1–2 days from home after onboarding
Mordialloc location — south east Melbourne corridor
Senior engineering role with genuine technical ownership and leadership opportunity
Established Melbourne engineering team with room to grow
Apply now for a confidential conversation with our VIC State Manager.
Suitable applicants will be contacted promptly. All enquiries are treated in strict confidence.
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