Associate / Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

About Us

At HDR, we specialise in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. Our global team of more than 15,000 employees is united by our values and strengthened by our employee-owned culture. We collaborate across disciplines, leverage global expertise, and empower our people to create solutions that make a lasting impact.

The Role

We’re seeking an Associate or Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services team and play a key role in the continued growth of our Brisbane team. You will have the opportunity to apply your technical, project leadership and client-facing experience on complex, multidisciplinary building projects, including data centres, and mission critical facilities.

Whether you're already operating at Senior Associate level or looking to step into broader leadership responsibilities, this role offers the opportunity to influence technical outcomes, mentor emerging engineers and contribute to a growing practice.

What You'll Be DoingIn this role you will\:

• Lead and contribute to the mechanical design and delivery of complex building projects, acting as a trusted technical advisor and key client contact.
• Provide technical leadership, design oversight and quality assurance through all project phases, from concept design through to construction.
• Develop practical, buildable and energy-efficient mechanical solutions that meet client, project and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the resolution of complex issues relating to HVAC design, building performance, sustainability and system integration.
• Drive successful multidisciplinary project outcomes through effective collaboration with architects, engineers, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Support and grow relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development activities, including proposals, presentations and client engagement opportunities.
• Contribute to the continued development of HDR’s mechanical engineering capability, technical standards and quality processes.
• Support the development of engineers through mentoring, coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Take on project leadership responsibilities appropriate to your experience and development goals.

What Makes This Role Different?

• This is more than a traditional mechanical design role.
• You'll have the opportunity to lead the mechanical design and delivery of some of Australia's most complex building projects, including data centres, mission critical facilities and other complex building developments across a range of sectors.
• Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers, architects and specialists, you'll influence project strategy, technical outcomes and client relationships from concept through completion.
• Supported by HDR's global network of technical experts, you'll have access to international best practice and the opportunity to work on projects at the forefront of building design, sustainability and high-performance infrastructure.
• This role offers opportunities to further develop project leadership, client engagement and technical leadership skills while working alongside experienced leaders across HDR's national and global network.

What You'll BringWe're looking for someone who is\:

• An experienced mechanical engineer who enjoys leading projects, mentoring others and influencing technical outcomes.
• Passionate about technical excellence, high-performance buildings and sustainable engineering solutions.
• A confident communicator who builds trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of project delivery and client outcomes.
• Collaborative and able to bring multidisciplinary project teams together.
• Interested in supporting and developing emerging engineers.
• Proactive, growth-oriented and interested in contributing to the continued development of HDR’s Brisbane practice.
• Comfortable balancing technical leadership with project, client and commercial responsibilities.

Ideally, You'll Have

• A degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or equivalent recognised professional accreditation.
• Significant experience in building services mechanical engineering within a consulting environment.
• Experience leading or playing a key role in the delivery of complex multidisciplinary building projects.
• Demonstrated experience in HVAC design, building services systems, building performance, energy efficiency and sustainable engineering solutions.
• Strong knowledge of relevant Australian codes, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary coordination and BIM-enabled project delivery.
• Experience managing project scope, programme, budget, resources, quality and technical risk.
• Strong commercial awareness, including experience with fee proposals, project forecasting and delivery performance.
• Experience supporting client relationships and contributing to business development activities.
• Experience mentoring, coaching or supporting the professional development of others.

Why Join HDR?

• Employee ownership model – share in the success you help create.
• Major project exposure – work on technically complex building projects, including data centres and mission critical facilities.
• Collaborative culture – work within a multidisciplinary team that values quality, innovation and technical excellence.
• Global expertise – leverage HDR's international network of mechanical engineering, sustainability and building design specialists.
• Leadership opportunities – play a key role in the continued growth of our Brisbane mechanical engineering team while expanding your technical influence, client relationships and project leadership responsibilities. #LI-CG3