Mechanical & Electrical Engineers (Building Services)
Company
Shaw Talent
Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
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Job Description
Mechanical & Electrical Engineers (Building Services)Adelaide | Project Delivery | Tier 1 Multi-Disciplinary ConsultancyOpen to candidates at Intermediate through to Senior Engineer level across both Mechanical and Electrical disciplines. Two to three roles available in each team. Title and package will reflect experience.Shaw Talent have partnered with a leading engineering consultancy recognised globally for technical excellence, high standards of delivery, and a broad, deeply established client base built through long term partnerships. The Adelaide team is entering a period of significant growth, with several newly appointed senior leaders and a substantial pipeline of secured work.Example projects include: numerous healthcare and defence projects, a major aged care development, two data centre projects, and a diverse portfolio spanning residential, commercial, and mixed use. The scale and momentum of these wins has created an immediate need to strengthen local delivery capability across both Mechanical and Electrical disciplines.This is a genuinely exciting time to join a well established global brand with real career growth opportunity in the Adelaide market.The OpportunityAs a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer, you will:Deliver design across a varied portfolio of projects spanning healthcare, defence, aged care, data centres, residential, commercial, and mixed useWork alongside senior engineers and project leaders, taking ownership of design packages and contributing to project delivery from concept through to constructionDevelop technical capability across HVAC, thermal modelling, and integrated building systems (Mechanical) or power, lighting, communications, and low voltage systems (Electrical)Collaborate with the wider multi-disciplinary team including hydraulic, fire, and sustainabilityEngage with clients, architects, and project partners as part of project teamsBuild long term technical depth within a respected Tier 1 environmentOpportunity to work on projects nationally and globallyWho You Are3+ years' experience designing mechanical or electrical building services within a consultancyStrong technical fundamentals with demonstrated project delivery experienceExposure to a range of sectors, with interest in working across a diverse portfolioComfortable using industry standard design and modelling software including RevitCollaborative team player, comfortable working across disciplinesWorking toward or holding Chartered status (CPEng) is highly regardedPackage$110,000 - $150,000 + superannuationWhat Makes These Roles SpecialJoin at a pivotal moment alongside newly appointed leaders with a clear growth mandateSubstantial secured pipeline including major data centre, defence, and health projectsDiverse project exposure across multiple sectors and scalesStrong senior leadership and mentorship structure to support technical and career developmentDefined career pathways within a globally recognised Tier 1 brandSubmit in confidence. All conversations handled discreetly.
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