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King Air is a reputed ISO-Certified HVAC-R company delivering high-quality commercial, industrial, and refurbishment projects across the greater Canberra Region.

Due to substantial growth, we are seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team with relevant experience within the HVAC Commercial Construction sector.

This full-time role will require you to lead and deliver building services projects while fostering strong team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinating with design consultants to review drawings, schedules, and specifications, ensuring compliance with NCC, AS/NZS standards, and client requirements.
• Assessing design documentation for constructability, system integration, and compliance with building codes, and proposing value engineering solutions for cost and performance optimization.
• Participating in design coordination, BIM model reviews, and mechanical workshops to resolve spatial, technical, and interface conflicts between trades.
• Assisting Management in planning, scheduling, and managing budgets, including preparing procurement schedules and progress reports.
• Regularly updating the Project Team on project progress, risks, and design changes, ensuring timely communication and decision-making.
• Preparing and reviewing material submittals, RFQs, RFIs, and coordinating supplier and subcontractor technical approvals.
• Managing the delivery of materials, equipment, and labor on site, ensuring timely and cost-effective project execution.
• Reviewing and commenting on shop drawings, coordination drawings, and builder’s works requirements to ensure compliance and constructability.
• Overseeing the installation, testing, and commissioning of HVAC and mechanical systems, and verifying system performance through inspection and test reports.
• Conducting site inspections to monitor workmanship, quality control, and adherence to WHS and project standards.
• Developing specifications and establishing standards and policies for installation, modification, testing, and maintenance according to engineering principles and safety regulations.
• Analyzing labor utilization, project schedules, and operational data to improve site efficiency and resource allocation.
• Coordinating with consultants, architects, electrical, structural, and hydraulic teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems.
• Review and update technical registers, ITPs, departure/variation logs, commissioning records, and HOTO (Handover–Takeover) documentation including test certificates, O&M manuals, as-built drawings, and client training records

What you will bring to the team:

• Strong capability in HVAC and mechanical services design
• Recognised industry experience in mechanical engineering
• Proven project leadership and a proactive approach
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Familiarity with AutoCAD
• Knowledge of Australian standards
• Unrestricted Australian working rights

Why join us?

• Attractive remuneration package
• Ongoing work & secure role
• Opportunities for further training
• Flexible working arrangements

We are proud for being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from female candidates, applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island background and from culturally diverse groups.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Which CAD software do you have experience with?

Experience:

• Mechanical engineering: 3 years (Preferred)
• Project management: 2 years (Preferred)
• HVAC design: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person