HVAC Construction Project Design Engineer - Adelaide
Join a major player shaping South Australia's mechanical services market.
Your New Employer
My client is a well-established HVAC construction and mechanical services contractor with a strong 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, efficient engineered systems
* Reviewing documentation for buildability and quality
* Working closely with builders, internal teams, and key project stakeholders
My client offers a genuinely inclusive environment-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
* 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:
* 5+ years post-grad Mechanical Design Engineer experience in HVAC (contractor or consultant background)
* A degree in Mechanical Engineering
* Minimum 3 years of Australian HVAC mechanical engineering experience
* Proficiency in MS Office, Bluebeam, Camel, and Revit
* Strong communication skills and an easy ability to collaborate
* High attention to detail and a clear understanding of mechanical contracting
* Ability to work independantly and as part of a team. This role is for a senior engineer and therefore you must be able to design systems independantly
* 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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