Mechanical Engineer

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Description

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our busy and friendly Brisbane Mechanical team. The role is suitable for a qualified candidate who has significant Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) design experience on building 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.

Stantec has a strong culture of empowering individuals to take on greater responsibility and work to push their development. 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 global consulting organisation. We are currently working on a wide range of health care, commercial, retail, defence, industrial and educational building projects.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Develop HVAC engineering designs, heat load calculations, equipment selections, reticulation sizing, coordination, and documentation
• Responsible for planning and managing projects from initial planning, concept and brief, through to installation and commissioning.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge, providing oversight and supervision to ensure successful project delivery.
• 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
• Bring value to in-house design/project meetings
• 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 3 years previous HVAC design engineering experience in Consulting within the Building services industry
• Knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards
• Working knowledge of Revit and other software
• Ideally 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

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

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
• Fully supported and guided pathway to achieving Chartership
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
• Professional Memberships.
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).
• Mental Health, Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Programs.
• Service Recognition Awards.

How to apply

If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

Qualifications

Hold a Mechanical Engineer Degree or equivalent

Primary Location : Australia-Queensland-South Brisbane

Organization : BC-3010 Buildings-AU Queensland

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Nov 17, 2025, 10:07:32 PM

Req ID: 250002N3

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