Senior Engineering Specialist (Mechanical)

About the role

Airservices Australia is looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its Project Engineering Team. You will provide technical leadership and guidance on the design, construction and refurbishment of critical aviation facilities such as fire stations, control towers and air traffic service centres, and mentor a wider team of mechanical engineers. The role is based in Victoria or Queensland, full time and permanent, with flexible and hybrid working arrangements available.

Key responsibilities

• Lead medium to major mechanical building services projects from concept design through to construction, testing and commissioning.
• Act as the discipline lead, owning mechanical engineering outcomes from concept design through to construction and testing.
• Work with external design consultants to review concept, schematic and detailed designs and ensure they meet Airservices requirements.
• Contribute to design reviews, coordinating feedback on behalf of Airservices.
• Support project managers in planning to meet scope, budget and program requirements.
• Communicate to senior management on project status, key risks and dependencies.
• Undertake construction inspections to ensure compliance with design and build requirements.
• Attend testing activities including site acceptance testing and user acceptance tests.

Required profile

• 10+ years' experience in mechanical building services engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• State-based engineering registration (e.g. RPEQ or RPEV), or the ability to obtain it.
• Proven coaching, mentoring and technical leadership experience.
• Security clearance: Australian citizen or permanent resident, as an ASIC is required; a police record check or aviation security clearance may also be needed.

Required skills

• Strong design knowledge of HVAC, ventilation, heating and associated systems.
• Familiarity with mechanical plant such as air compressors, generators, fuel systems and Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Familiarity with high-reliability sectors such as data centres, defence and healthcare.
• Working knowledge of the BCA, NCC and relevant Australian Standards.
• Experience preparing and reviewing mechanical designs, technical specifications and engineering documentation, and testing and commissioning of mechanical systems.

The advertised salary is $165,285 - $177,741 plus 14% superannuation. Applications are made online and close on 7 November 2026.