Senior Mechanical Engineer (Building Services - Data …, City of Port Phillip

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Building Services - Data Centres / Health) - (260000DK)

Description About the role Stantec has a very healthy and busy future pipeline of Data Centre&Healthcare projects in Melbourne!

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our friendly Melbourne Mechanical team. The role is suitable for a qualified candidate who has significant Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) design experience. Ideally working on Data Centres&Health projects.

We are looking for someone that is able to work independently on a wide range of projects with an ability to manage workload on several projects at different stages of completion. You will be expected to regularly attend client-facing meetings and should have good consulting skills.

The role will enable the successful applicant to develop in a professional and personal sense and to forge a challenging and rewarding career path, in a successful Tier 1 global consulting organisation.

Day to day tasks would involve:

Develop HVAC Engineering, heat load calculations, equipment and reticulation sizing and selection, coordination, and documentation

Responsible for planning and managing projects from initial planning, concept and brief, through to installation and commissioning.

Demonstrate a high degree of technical knowledge, providing oversight and supervision to ensure successful project delivery.

Represent Stantec externally to Clients, playing a senior and active role in managing these relationships and generate repeat business

Work closely and develop trusted relationships with other project stakeholders, notably architects, contractors, builders and end users to achieve efficient and cost-effective solutions with a high-quality outcome

Manage HVAC design projects in accordance with code and company quality standards

Delegate tasks to junior engineers, provide feedback and contribute to their development

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Bring value to in-house design/project meetings

Contribute to the overall strategy and development of the Mechanical team and to our company culture.

Adhere to Stantec professional standards, ethics and Stantec quality procedures

To be successful for this role you'll need:

Hold a Mechanical Engineer Degree or equivalent

Ideally have 7 years previous HVAC design engineering experience in Consulting within the Building services industry (Happy to receive applications from candidates with less or more than 7 years experience)

Knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards

Working knowledge of Revit and other software

Have experience planning and managing successful projects

Willingness to establish and maintain strong client relationships to formulate repeat opportunities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines

Positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic

Adhere to Stantec professional standards, ethics and quality procedures

What we offer

Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.

Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.

Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning

Professional Memberships, Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI), Service Recognition Awards

Mental Health, Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Programs

Primary Location : Australia-Victoria-Melbourne

Organization : BC-3011 Buildings-AU Victoria

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : May 27, 2026, 6:19:38 PM

Req ID: 260000DK

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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