What are the responsibilities and job description for the NDY Senior Mechanical Engineer, Brisbane position at Tetra Tech Careers?
Why this role
Join NDY’s Brisbane mechanical team at an exciting time of growth, as we continue to strengthen our capability in delivering high-quality building services projects.
You’ll play a key role delivering building services projects across commercial, retail, civic and education sectors, while continuing to grow your technical capability and career.
This role suits an engineer who enjoys hands-on technical work, wants ownership of projects, and values being part of a strong, quality-focused engineering team.
What you’ll do
• Deliver mechanical engineering design and documentation across building services projects
• Lead small to medium projects and contribute as a key project engineer
• Work closely with clients and project teams to coordinate design outcomes
• Produce high-quality technical reports and written outputs
• Support and mentor graduate engineers
• Contribute to a collaborative, technically strong team environment
Must haves
• 4–7 years’ experience in mechanical engineering within building services (Australia or New Zealand)
• Strong communication skills, including report writing and stakeholder engagement
• Washington Accord-recognised degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering
• Solid understanding of the Australian building services environment (including NCC)
• A strong interest in technical excellence and ongoing development
Nice to haves
• Experience across commercial, retail, civic, education or similar sectors
• Experience leading small to medium projects
• Familiarity with heat load modelling software (e.g. Camel, IES or similar)
• Progression towards RPEQ or CPENG accreditation
How we’ll support you
• Work alongside a highly experienced and supportive team of engineers
• Access mentoring and structured development from senior technical leaders
• Opportunity to progress toward Associate level or technical leadership pathways
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of building services projects
• A collaborative culture focused on quality, learning and continuous improvement
What you’ll get
• 5 weeks of annual leave
• Flexible working built on trust - we work the peaks together, then recover
• Global reach with a small team feels and chances to move across sectors and location
Equal opportunity and circle back
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities. If you need adjustments during the process, let us know. NDY is a 2026 Circle Back Initiative employer and is committed to responding to every applicant.