About Us
At HDR, we specialise in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. Our global team of more than 15,000 employees is united by our values and strengthened by our employee-owned culture. We collaborate across disciplines, leverage global expertise, and empower our people to create solutions that make a lasting impact.
As our Commissioning business continues to grow, we're seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to join our team in Tasmania. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex mission critical and building services projects across Australia while developing your career within HDR's global network of commissioning professionals.
The Role
As a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer, you'll support the delivery of commissioning services across a diverse portfolio of projects, with a particular focus on mission critical facilities and data centres.
Working alongside experienced Commissioning Managers and technical design teams, you'll be involved in the planning, testing, validation and handover of critical mechanical systems, helping ensure they perform safely, efficiently and reliably in accordance with client requirements and design intent.
This position is offered as an initial two-year fixed-term contract and has been created to support a strong pipeline of commissioning projects, based in Tasmania. The role provides an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to some of the country's most technically complex projects while building your career within HDR's growing Commissioning business.
What You’ll Be Doing
You will:
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Support commissioning activities throughout construction, testing and handover phases.
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Participate in Factory Witness Tests (FWTs), Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), site inspections and functional performance testing.
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Review commissioning plans, test procedures, technical submissions and project documentation.
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Assist with troubleshooting, issue resolution and verification of system performance.
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Work closely with contractors, consultants, vendors, facility operators and client teams.
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Maintain commissioning records, reporting and project documentation.
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Support project delivery, planning and commissioning programmes.
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Contribute to quality, safety and continuous improvement initiatives across the Commissioning team.
What Makes This Role Different?
Working within a growing national commissioning team, you'll be exposed to technologies and systems that are rarely encountered in conventional building services projects, while being supported by HDR's global technical network.
You'll have the opportunity to develop expertise across:
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HVAC and critical cooling systems
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Chilled water, condenser water and hydronic systems
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Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) systems
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Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) and direct-to-chip liquid cooling
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Air and water testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB)
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Smoke control and pressurisation systems
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Fire protection and hydraulic building services systems
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Building Management Systems (BMS) and critical environmental control systems
What You’ll Bring
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We’re looking for someone who is:
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Passionate about engineering, commissioning and technical problem solving.
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Eager to develop their expertise within building services and mission critical environments.
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Detail-oriented, organised and committed to quality outcomes.
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A strong communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with project teams.
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Proactive and willing to take ownership of their work and professional development.
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Safety-focused with a continuous improvement mindset.
Ideally, You’ll Have
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A degree, diploma or trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline.
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Demonstrated experience in commissioning, construction, facilities engineering or building services.
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Exposure to mechanical building systems including HVAC, chilled water, hydronic, fire protection, hydraulic or critical cooling systems.
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Experience working on site-based projects.
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Exposure to factory testing, equipment inspections, commissioning activities or building systems testing.
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Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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A willingness to travel to project sites as required.
Experience within data centres, healthcare projects or other critical environments will be highly regarded.
Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance will be advantageous.
Why Join HDR?
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Major project exposure – work on complex data centre and digital infrastructure projects shaping the future of connected communities.
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Career development – mentoring and support from experienced technical and project leaders
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Collaborative culture – work within a multidisciplinary team that values quality and innovation
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Global TMT expertise – collaborate with HDR's internationally recognised mission critical and data centre teams.
About Our TMT & Mission Critical Work
HDR partners with leading technology and digital infrastructure clients to design resilient, scalable and sustainable mission critical facilities. From hyperscale data centres and cloud infrastructure to advanced technology campuses, our projects support the systems that keep businesses, communities and economies connected. #LI-CG3
