Senior Mechanical Engineer

Looking for Philippines-based candidates

Job Role: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Compensation: $2,000 AUD / Monthly

Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement

Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration, but as a contractor, you’ll have flexibility in how you manage your time.

Who We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote so youll be able to work from home.

Who The Client Is: With a strong footprint across Australia’s eastern states, this long-established commercial services provider is known for delivering high-quality building maintenance and refurbishment solutions. Their clients range from major corporations to government agencies, and their projects span everything from reactive maintenance and insurance repairs to large-scale facility upgrades

Role Overview: We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with strong HVAC expertise to lead the design and implementation of mechanical systems for a variety of projects. The ideal candidate can work independently, manage complex tasks in existing buildings, and deliver practical solutions for DHW/HHW systems, electrification projects, and tenancy fitouts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently design, analyze, and optimize HVAC systems for various projects.
• Size Domestic Hot Water (DHW) and Heating Hot Water (HHW) systems.
• Support electrification projects and system upgrades.
• Assist with tenancy fitout works, including redesigning AHU systems to accommodate new layouts.
• Work on projects within existing buildings, coordinating staging and minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.
• Prepare technical drawings, schematics, and tender documentation using AutoCAD.
• Perform heat load calculations using relevant software (Carrier E20-II knowledge preferred).
• Write clear and concise technical reports.
• Ensure all designs comply with NCC, AS1668.2, and where applicable, AS 3500 standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer with a focus on HVAC systems.
• Strong knowledge of DHW/HHW system sizing and electrification projects.
• Experience with tenancy fitouts and redesign of AHU systems.
• Ability to work on existing buildings and manage staging around functional systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and drafting of mechanical schematics.
• Experience with heat load calculation programs (Carrier E20-II preferred).
• Strong report writing skills.
• Familiarity with NCC and AS1668.2 (mandatory); AS 3500 (preferred).
• Excellent problem-solving and independent working capabilities.

Work Arrangement & Expectations:

This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.

To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:

• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”