As our portfolio of work continues to expand, our Building Engineering team in Canberra is looking to appoint a Principal Mechanical Engineer. We’re seeking a highly skilled technical leader who thrives on delivering quality design solutions across a broad range of sectors.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Utilise your extensive mechanical design experience to deliver high-quality, cost-effective outcomes across health, defence, transport, data centre, sports, and other major building projects across ANZ.
• Lead mechanical design packages on key client projects, taking ownership of technical delivery and providing rigorous design review to ensure excellence and compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive quality across calculations, specifications, and detailed design documentation.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, supporting their technical development and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and clients, contributing to successful project outcomes and repeat business.

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

The qualities that help you thrive:

• Chartered Engineer with ACT professional engineer registration, or transferrable RPEQ/RPEV registration. Equivalent recognition with a relevant professional body will also be considered.
• Ideally, 10–12+ years’ experience in a Building Services consultancy or significant design experience as a Senior/Project Engineer in the Mechanical Contracting field.
• Proven record in technical design and project delivery while building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Strong understanding of Building Services projects and Standards, able to impart technical knowledge to clients, junior engineers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing multiple technical projects simultaneously, with demonstrable design expertise across diverse market sectors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for mentoring and developing junior engineers.

Due to the nature of our projects, Australian Citizenship is required with current / previously held defence clearance highly regarded.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.