Mechanical Engineer

The Senior Project Engineer – Mechanical performs and plans commissioning of mechanical systems. The role requires a self-motivated, energetic professional with strong understanding of mechanical system design, construction, and operation.

The engineer is responsible for:

• Reviewing project information
• Executing daily field activities
• Assisting the Project Manager with scheduling and resource planning
• Providing guidance to Project Engineers

The role may include acting as team lead on small to medium projects
, assessing and testing systems at a high technical level. Strong technical competency, organisational skills, communication skills, and teamwork with leadership capability are required.

• Commission mechanical, plumbing, and fire alarm & suppression systems, primarily in data centre environments
• Review system designs for compliance with client facility goals
• Prepare commissioning plans and procedures
• Conduct commissioning from design phase through occupation phase following industry best practices
• Attend factory acceptance testing (FAT) and document procedures and results
• Conduct functional testing of equipment
• Analyse test results using instrumentation and prepare reports
• Fully document field procedures, results, issues, and observations using company templates or online tools
• Report on system performance and make technical recommendations
• Coordinate field activities with the Project Manager and project teams
• Prepare and contribute to commissioning documentation and schedules
• Draft comprehensive test procedures for multiple systems and equipment
• Attend project coordination and schedule meetings
• Lead commissioning meetings or present on technical topics when required
• Submit and maintain daily commissioning reports
• Train and guide Associate Project Engineers and Project Engineers
• Respond professionally and promptly to client and project team inquiries
• Comply with company, client, and project safety requirements

Must be knowledgeable in Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Life Safety (FLS) systems, including but not limited to:

• Air Cooled Chillers
• Water Cooled Chillers
• Cooling Towers
• Direct Evaporative Cooling Systems
• Air Handling Units (AHU)
• Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) Units
• Process Water Plants
• Boilers
• Fuel Systems
• Backup Generators
• Gas Turbines
• Reciprocating Engines
• Steam Turbines
• Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Systems
• Fan Coil Units
• DX Split Systems
• Fan Arrays
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Rooftop Units (RTU)
• Variable Air Volume (VAV) Units
• Makeup Air Units (MAU)
• Hydronic Pumps
• Heat Trace
• DDC & PLC Controls
• VESDA Systems
• Domestic Water Pumps & Heaters

One of the following:

• BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of mission critical project experience or relevant mechanical/controls experience
• OR
• 7+ years of commissioning experience with mission critical projects or relevant mechanical/controls experience

• Mission critical facility commissioning experience (essential)
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proactive and detail-oriented
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with limited supervision
• Ability to manage and guide junior engineers on daily tasks
• Knowledge of ASHRAE or BCxA commissioning guidelines preferred
• Strong understanding of BMS and/or EPMS
• Advanced use and understanding of test instrumentation
• Team player with a strong client-first mentality
• Ability to educate and mentor Project Engineers