Senior Mechanical Engineer

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

Our Property and Buildings team is a world-leading management and technical consultancy operating across all sectors. We are passionate about tackling the complex and sophisticated challenges of the built environment and delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to create accessible, resilient and liveable communities.

The Sydney Building Services team is currently engaged in a broad portfolio of projects, with a strong emphasis on key initiatives in transport, defence, and education. The team is made up of professionals ranging from graduate engineers to technical directors, offering a rich mix of perspectives and expertise. You’ll benefit from a collaborative environment where diverse ideas thrive and knowledge is shared freely.

The projects you’ll contribute to are high-profile and will have a meaningful impact across Sydney. The team is committed to sustainability and embraces creative design alongside practical, functional solutions tailored to client needs.

What you’ll do

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you will be part of a wider network of professional engineers working on both local and national projects. Specific activities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Provide mechanical design expertise on single and multi-disciplinary projects 
• Deliver best practice and outcomes for clients, saving on costs and time 
• Take lead on small to medium size engineering design projects and support larger projects 
• Communicate effectively with all external and internal stakeholders and project teams
• Be a supporting figure and mentor for lesser experienced engineers 
• Build solid client relationships and recognize business development opportunities (desirable) 
• Represent and promote the business with the local and regional markets 

About you

• Hold a recognized Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Demonstrate expertise in designing mechanical services systems (air conditioning, heating, and ventilation systems).
• Have the ability to coordinate and understand relevant building services disciplines, including Electrical, Hydraulic, Fire Protection, and Environmentally Sustainable Design.
• Proven project experience in the building services sector across Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Defence, Healthcare, Educational, and/or Mission Critical facilities.
• Possess a working knowledge of Australian building codes and standards, local WA experience an advantage
• Ensure registration (or eligibility for registration) in the professional engineer register of the relevant state for the building/construction industry.
• Demonstrate a history of effectively managing competing priorities, prioritizing work, and meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Capable project and people leader - train, and mentor junior engineers, coupled with effective communication skills at all levels.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

With us, you can. Apply today.