Sustainability Engineer

Sustainability Engineer (Mechanical)

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What You’ll Do

As a Sustainability Engineer in our Queensland Buildings Sustainability team based in Brisbane, you’ll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineer solutions with people and outcomes in mind.

• Undertake energy modelling and building simulations to inform sustainability outcomes of built form and enhance building performance for energy, carbon, water and thermal comfort.
• Convey findings of building simulation to advise clients on design modifications from concept to delivery.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to solve technical challenges.
• Deliver high-quality advice that informs decisions.

What You’ll Bring

• Relevant engineering qualifications and experience in Mechanical Engineering. This is an early career role. Evidence of a minimum of two years of experience is required.
• Early career experience in Building Simulation using IES or similar energy modelling software.
• Appetite to focus your career on the technical aspects of sustainability including energy modelling, daylight, carbon and water.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to see the big picture and challenge assumptions.

How We Support Your Growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who We Are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

Ready for your next adventure?

If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact ***email_hidden***.

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.