Join Mott MacDonald as a Senior Hydraulic and Fire Services Engineer in Melbourne, VIC. This full-time permanent role involves designing major building projects in a collaborative team with flexible work arrangements.
Requirements
Relevant tertiary engineering qualifications.
5+ years of experience at quality engineering consultants.
Registered & endorsed as a Professional Engineer (Vic) or eligible to obtain.
Australian Citizenship is required.
Skills & Responsibilities
Hydraulic and Fire Design: Prepare calculations, concept sketches, reports, and detailed designs for water, drainage, and fire systems.
Building Codes Application: Apply the NCC, Victorian building code framework, and Australian Standards to complex building services.
Client and Project Management: Deliver building services from conceptual design to construction completion while developing client-facing skills.
Potential transition routes: People from mechanical engineering or general building services consulting roles may bring strong technical design skills and code knowledge, alongside meeting the required engineering qualifications and standards experience.
Job description
Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things
Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.
We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.
Your Opportunity
Our Melbourne office is searching for a Senior Hydraulic and Fire Services Engineer to join our Buildings Services team based in the CBD.
You’ll have the opportunity to work on new major building projects, in a growing team with an exciting culture. This will include the opportunity to work on our landmark projects, including the National Gallery of Victoria Contemporary, Defence and supporting Sydney and Brisbane Airport.
To be successful in this position you will have experience in hydraulic and fire services engineering, within the Building Services industry. You will be part of an established engineering team, responsible for designing and delivering building hydraulic and fire services systems to meet our client and project expectations, from conceptual design through to construction completion.
This role will include the opportunity to further develop technical skills and client facing responsibilities across a range of project types with strong support from experienced team members.
Sound like you? We would love for you to bring
Relevant tertiary engineering qualifications.
5+ years of experience demonstrated through roles at quality engineering consultants.
Registered & endorsed as a Professional Engineer (Vic) under the Victorian engineering registration scheme (or eligibility to obtain).
Experience delivering a range of project types, and strong technical knowledge of the NCC and Victorian building code framework.
Experience in applying Australian Standards across a range of systems, including water services, sanitary and roof drainage, fire hydrant, fire hose reel and fire sprinkler systems.
Knowledge and experience in the design of fire detection and alarm systems will be highly regarded.
Strong communication skills, able to work as a standout colleague and self-motivated.
Experienced in the preparation of calculations, concept sketches, reports, detailed designs including specifications and drawings.
Confirmation of Australian Citizenship
Culture & Benefits
Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.
Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:
A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments
A competitive salary complemented by Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
Comprehensive coverage including life and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times
Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave
Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more
Employee Ownership
Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
You’ve got this!
We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible.
If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply! #LI-BW1
