Project Engineer

Gough Recruitment AU · Melbourne VIC 3004 · Full time
Posted 13d ago

Project Engineer

Gough Recruitment AU
~$80k - $120k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Seeking Project Engineers with Mechanical or Electrical backgrounds.
  • Minimum 2 years'' experience in design or delivery of complex projects.
  • Opportunity to work on major data centre and healthcare developments.

  • Mechanical or Electrical Engineers - minimum 2 years' experience.
  • Data centre, pharmaceutical or complex healthcare exposure.
  • Design or delivery backgrounds considered.

About the Company
Our client is a leading global engineering and design consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering complex, high-profile projects across Australia and internationally.
With an established presence in Melbourne and a growing portfolio of major projects across the data centre, pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, they are seeking Mechanical and Electrical Project Engineers to join their expanding team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside highly experienced engineering professionals on technically challenging, mission-critical projects.

About the Role
We are seeking Project Engineers from either Mechanical or Electrical backgrounds, with a minimum of 2 years' experience and exposure to the design or delivery of technically complex projects.
Ideally, candidates will have experience within the data centre sector, although those with relevant experience across pharmaceutical facilities or complex healthcare developments will also be considered.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Support the design, engineering coordination and delivery of Mechanical or Electrical packages across major projects.
  • Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, consultants, clients and contractors.
  • Review technical drawings, specifications and engineering documentation.
  • Coordinate design activities and resolve technical challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Assist with project planning, programme management, technical reporting and stakeholder coordination.
  • Ensure engineering solutions meet project specifications, relevant standards and client requirements.
  • Support procurement, construction coordination, commissioning and handover activities where applicable.


Job Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years' experience in Mechanical or Electrical engineering, ideally within a consultancy or complex project delivery environment.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Experience in the design or delivery of data centre projects is highly desirable.
  • Experience across pharmaceutical or complex healthcare projects will also be considered.
  • Strong technical understanding of Mechanical or Electrical building services and associated engineering systems.
  • Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
  • Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
  • A proactive approach with the ability to manage competing priorities across complex projects.

Benefits

  • Join a globally recognised engineering consultancy with an excellent industry reputation.
  • Work on major data centre and mission-critical developments.
  • Exposure to complex, technically challenging engineering projects.
  • Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
  • Strong opportunities for career progression and professional development.
  • Competitive salary package and long-term career opportunities

Consultant

rdevlin@goughrecruitment.com.au

Reference number: 4084035
Profession:EngineeringProject Engineering

Company: Gough Recruitment AU
Date posted: 12th Oct, 2026

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Skills

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Client and contractor liaisonDelivery of mechanical or electrical packagesDesignElectrical building servicesEngineering coordinationEngineering documentationEngineering standards and client requirementsExperience in data centre projectsExperience in pharmaceutical or healthcare projectsInterpretation of engineering drawings and specificationsMechanical building servicesMultidisciplinary teamworkProactive approachProblem-solving skillsProgramme managementProject planningSpecificationsStakeholder coordinationTechnical drawingsTechnical reporting

Perks & benefits

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Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary teamsCompetitive salary packageStrong opportunities for career progression

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