Mechanical Engineer
Trade · Queenstown Central, Otago, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr
Your engineering experience deserves a role that matches what you can really do. This position in Queenstown, Otago is for an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong professional track record who is ready to use that expertise in New Zealand's engineering sector.
It is more than filling a vacancy. Candidates are assessed on their qualifications, technical background, project experience and work history to build a credible profile before being considered for a suitable international opportunity.
You will join a well-established consultancy handling a wide mix of mechanical engineering and building services projects, working with experienced professionals, dealing with clients and owning quality outcomes. The organisation values technical skill, a practical approach, good communication, teamwork, flexibility and continuous development. Engineers from the Philippines and elsewhere with solid project experience may find this a good fit.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support mechanical engineering design on a variety of building and infrastructure projects, producing detailed designs, calculations, specifications, reports and supporting documents
- Take engineering assignments from design and coordination through to delivery and completion
- Work on many kinds of projects, including commercial, residential, healthcare, industrial and other developments
- Assess engineering requirements and come up with effective technical solutions
- Coordinate mechanical services with architectural, structural, electrical and other disciplines on each project
- Work hand in hand with clients and stakeholders to understand what they need and deliver the right engineering outcomes
- Check technical work for accuracy, quality, safety and compliance
- Join project meetings, design reviews, site inspections and coordination sessions when required
- Keep track of project deliverables, deadlines, technical requirements and overall quality
- Give project teams technical advice and hands-on engineering support
- Build good long-term relationships with clients and professional stakeholders, and help spot new project opportunities and support business development
- Share what you know and help other team members develop
- Uphold professional engineering standards in every project activity, keep up with current engineering practice and contribute to continuous improvement
Requirements & Eligibility
- Tertiary-level Mechanical Engineering qualification, or an equivalent recognised one
- Substantial professional experience in engineering consultancy, industrial engineering or mechanical building services
- Demonstrated experience taking projects from design all the way to completion, including projects of varying scope, complexity and delivery requirements
- Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and design practice
- Proven technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with clients and project stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to build and keep professional relationships
- Able to juggle competing priorities and deliver work by agreed deadlines
- A strong commitment to engineering quality, safety, compliance and practical results
- Able to work well as part of a collaborative professional team
- Commercial awareness and interest in growing client and business opportunities
- Chartered Professional Engineer status, or active progress towards chartership, is advantageous
- Willing to have your qualifications, employment history, professional experience and relevant credentials verified
- A professional attitude, commitment to continuous learning and career development, and alignment with values centred on quality, support, flexibility, teamwork and a positive workplace
- Meets the requirements to obtain a suitable New Zealand work visa; sponsorship available for a suitably qualified candidate
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