Senior Mechanical Engineer

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

• Category: Mechanical Engineering

Description

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Job Description

Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal. 

Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Buildings Services team in WA.

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with our global team of experts within a large and well-established international consultancy, giving you the opportunity to leverage your skills across a balance of technical work, project management and client relationships.

Our approach to designing and delivering buildings and facilities rests upon the integration of allied disciplines, in a diverse portfolio of market sectors, with an emphasis on Commercial, Industrial, Transport, and Defence facilities in WA. This creates a multi-disciplinary environment, offering the chance to broaden your experience and propel your career forward through various pathways.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

Perform general mechanical engineering tasks (design calculations, data analysis, using software to undertake engineering design). 

Prepare and write technical reports.

Undertake field testing or site-based investigations, compile data and assist with analysis and evaluation.

Coordinate site or field technical activities, field testing or investigations, including analytical set up and managing subcontractors.

Consult with design stakeholders to further best-for-project outcomes. Explain technical information to stakeholders.

Understand the client’s expectations and help manage the client interface

Act as Project Manager for routine projects, responsible for project documentation (scope of work etc.) and managing client interactions.

Supervise the daily activities of a project or design team including allocating and checking work and providing feedback on performance.

Prepare proposals and pricing information for routine projects as required.

Support and coach less experienced members of the team.

What you will bring to the team:

7+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a consulting environment

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or related field, and eligible for / has Chartered Status with Engineers Australia.

Eligible for Defense Security Clearance (eligible or have Australian citizenship) (must have).

Applies broad knowledge of a professional discipline or advanced knowledge of technical practices demonstrated in a relevant industry or consulting business.

Strong knowledge and application of Engineering principles, and high aptitude for planning and design.

A valid driver's license.

Familiar with a construction site and the risks and have / be eligible for a white card

Sound knowledge of Autodesk, Revit, BIM, CarrierHAP, Camel, Microsoft Office Suite, Australian Standards, NCC, ASHRAE, and AIRAH.

Interested? Apply now.

Contact Antonia Tomassone

Ph +61 6222 8631

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. This supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

About Us

Come together and make a meaningful impact. 

We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD. 

Let's drive real change.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. 

See where your commitment could take you.

That’s the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are 

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanization sustainable for generations to come.

Company

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GHD

Our commitments anchor us to what is truly important. They give us insights into the best ways to partner with clients like you to solve the world’s biggest challenges. Commitment is how we grew from a small engineering practice in Melbourne, Australia, in 1928 into a global professional services company today with over 11,000 employees in 160 offices on five continents.

We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you to make water, energy and communities sustainable for generations to come. This is a commitment for our children, your children, and all those who come after, and is the vision and the purpose behind all our efforts.

No matter where our work takes us around the planet, whether we’re partnering on a local initiative or a global infrastructure project, we’re helping create lasting community benefit. And that’s why our work is more than just a job — it is an unshakable belief in the future we are building.

Our employees own our business. Our projects, like our people, are diverse and global. We take the long view of the climate crisis, geopolitical shifts, industry disruption and even technological advances. Our success in growing GHD over nearly a century gives us the experience to help you unlock opportunities and protect against future shocks, without compromising your competitive edge.

Working with GHD means partnering with our innovative, multidisciplinary, and globally-connected team. Our commitment is to help you go beyond expectations and deliver sustainable outcomes. We are constantly evolving to fulfil that commitment, and we're ready to work with you to transform the areas where you work, live and play.