HVAC Construction Project Design Engineer - Adelaide
Join a major player shaping South Australia's mechanical services market.
Your Current Employer
My client is a well-established HVAC construction and mechanical services contractor with a robust national footprint. With ongoing growth in the Adelaide market and a reputation built on quality, technical capability, and long-term relationships, they're now looking to strengthen their design and engineering team.
The Role
As a Mechanical Project Design Engineer, you'll be involved from concept through to delivery across commercial and high-rise residential projects. Expect a role that's hands-on, technical, and central to project success.
You'll be responsible for:
Participating in early tender and concept meetings
Completing heat load calculations, layouts, designs, and compliance checks
Translating conceptual ideas and value-engineering options into practical, effective engineered systems
Reviewing documentation for buildability and quality
Working closely with builders, internal teams, and key project stakeholders
My client offers a genuinely inclusive workplace-team BBQs, social events, a collaborative culture, and a workplace where asking questions and sharing ideas is encouraged.
What's in It for You
Competitive salary package (negotiated to attract top talent)
Company phone + laptop
Structured progression pathway supported by industry-leading mentors
A culture that invests in your development and celebrates initiative
The stability and backing of a national business
Selection Criteria
To be successful, you'll bring:
~2+ years post-grad Mechanical Design Engineer experience in HVAC (contractor or consultant background)
A degree in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum 2 years of Australian HVAC mechanical engineering experience
Proficiency in MS Office, Bluebeam, Camel, and Revit
Solid communication skills and an easy ability to collaborate
High attention to detail and a explicit understanding of mechanical contracting
The ability to juggle multiple projects and roll up your sleeves for both complex and simple tasks
A proactive, team-focused approach
How to Apply
Send through your resume. Suitable applicants will be contacted immediately for a confidential discussion.
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