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 ANZ.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Deliver high‑quality, efficient mechanical designs for health, defence, transport, sports, data centre and other complex building projects across ANZ. • Lead technical design and project delivery on major client projects, conducting senior‑level reviews and design assurance. • Manage multiple technical projects simultaneously, ensuring consistent quality, rigor and on‑time delivery. • Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to review calculations, specifications, drawings and documentation. • Mentor and support junior engineers in producing high‑quality mechanical design deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸mechanical design
- ▸technical lead
- ▸project management
- ▸design review
- ▸junior mentorship
What You Bring
Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in building services and hold relevant professional registration. Strong technical design skills, knowledge of Australian standards and the ability to build client relationships are essential. Leadership, communication and a proactive mindset are valued, and Australian citizenship or prior defence clearance is advantageous. • Possess 12+ years of building services consultancy or senior/project engineering experience, preferably with RPEV and CPEng registration. • Demonstrated expertise in Australian Standards, building services systems and strong client relationship management. • Excellent communication, interpersonal and mentoring abilities with a proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvement. • Australian citizenship or prior Defence clearance is highly regarded.
Requirements
- ▸12+ yrs
- ▸rpev
- ▸cpeng
- ▸australian standards
- ▸technical design
- ▸client relationships
Benefits
"I work for AECOM because we cover a broad engineering landscape which challenges our engineering and consultancy skills through the best projects," says Lana Duboka, Sector Manager, Building Structures. AECOM offers opportunities to grow on iconic and award‑winning building and landscape projects. The firm emphasizes sustainable outcomes for clients and communities. AECOM offers flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing and hybrid options. Employees can purchase up to six weeks of additional annual leave and swap public holidays to suit personal needs. Continuous learning is supported through lunch‑and‑learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, five days paid study leave and global career opportunities. The company welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides reasonable adjustments for those with disabilities, health or neurodiverse needs. Employees enjoy hybrid flexibility, a culture that champions integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and a pioneering mindset, and robust compensation and wellbeing programs. The firm promotes a safe, respectful workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and contribute to transformational outcomes for clients. AECOM also provides industry‑leading technology, global mobility and an inclusive employer brand. • Flexible work options including alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing and hybrid schedules. • Up to six weeks of additional annual leave purchasable and flexible public holiday swapping. • Continuous learning opportunities such as lunch‑and‑learns, professional development courses, study assistance and paid study leave. • Inclusive hiring practices with adjustments available for disabilities, health, mental health or neuro‑diverse needs.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time