Our Building Services team are currently looking for a Mechanical Engineer to operate across defence projects. This will be a technically focused role, where you will be supported by Senior Engineers and multidisciplinary professionals, while engaging in diverse technical projects and establishing well-defined procedures. This role would suit a junior / recently graduated mechanical engineer with some building services exposure.

Whilst our preference is Adelaide, this role can also be based in Brisbane or Melbourne.

How you’ll make a difference:

As a Mechanical Engineer in our Building Services team, you will:

• Deliver design services and advice across a range of market sectors, mainly on Defence projects, with the opportunity to work on Data Centre, Aviation, Healthcare, Education and Transport Infrastructure projects too.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement whilst supporting the team of modelers and engineers with client delivery.
• Grow your technical experience as part of an experienced team.
• Perform work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with moderate supervision.
• Preparing technical design documentation under senior guidance whilst assisting with the incorporation of sustainable mechanical design initiatives.

The qualities that help you thrive

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.

• BEng in Mechanical Engineering with knowledge or exposure to Camel or IES software (not essential but advantageous).
• Experience working for a Building Services Consultancy or have demonstrable design experience working as a Mechanical Engineer for a Contractor or State Government.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of standards, requirements and legislation related to building services design.
• Prior experience or understanding of Revit, not essential but advantageous.
• Australian Citizen, and ability to obtain a Defence Clearance.

Previous Defence experience is strongly preferred, with nuclear industry experience 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.