Lead Hydraulic Engineer in Melbourne

This is an opportunity for an experienced Hydraulic Engineer to step into a genuine leadership position within an established commercial plumbing business. Working closely with management, project managers, site teams and external project stakeholders, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality hydraulic designs that meet project requirements while prioritising compliance, coordination, efficiency and constructability.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead hydraulic engineering projects from concept and design development through to documentation and project delivery.
• Take ownership of hydraulic design, technical documentation, coordination and engineering outcomes.
• Lead, mentor and support hydraulic engineers and designers, helping develop the capability of the wider team.
• Work closely with MEP's project managers and delivery teams to ensure designs align with construction methodologies, project programmes and site requirements.
• Coordinate hydraulic services with mechanical, electrical, fire and other building services disciplines.
• Liaise directly with clients, builders, architects, consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Review designs and documentation to ensure technical quality, compliance, coordination and constructability.
• Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency, reduce clashes and minimise rework during construction.
• Provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle, including responding to design queries and supporting site teams where required.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of MEP's in-house hydraulic engineering capability as the business continues to grow.

About you:

• Extensive experience in building services hydraulic engineering, particularly across commercial and major building projects.
• Proven experience leading hydraulic design projects from initial concept through to documentation and delivery.
• Strong technical knowledge of hydraulic services design, relevant Australian Standards and the National Construction Code (NCC).
• Experience coordinating hydraulic services within multidisciplinary building services environments.
• A practical understanding of construction, installation requirements and the importance of designing for real-world site conditions.
• Confidence communicating with builders, consultants, clients and internal project teams.
• Previous experience mentoring engineers or designers and taking responsibility for technical outcomes.
• Strong organisational, communication and project management skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Current Registered Professional Engineer of Victoria (RPEV) registration, or eligibility and willingness to undertake the registration process.

About us:

Melbourne Elite Plumbing (MEP) is an established commercial plumbing contractor delivering plumbing and hydraulic services across a diverse range of major commercial, industrial and complex building projects throughout Melbourne. With a strong reputation for quality, technical capability and reliable project delivery, MEP continues to grow its team and expand its capabilities to meet the demands of an increasing project pipeline. Our in-house hydraulic engineering capability plays an important role in how we deliver projects, allowing us to bring design, constructability and site delivery together from the early stages of a project through to completion.

Benefits:

• A genuine leadership position within an established and growing Melbourne commercial plumbing business.
• The opportunity to take ownership of MEP's hydraulic engineering capability and help shape its future.
• A strong and growing pipeline of major commercial and industrial building projects.
• Direct involvement with project delivery teams, allowing you to influence design decisions and construction outcomes.
• The opportunity to build, mentor and develop a capable hydraulic engineering team.
• A collaborative working environment where engineering and construction work closely together.
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience and capability.
• Flexible working arrangements by agreement.
• Long-term career progression as MEP continues to expand its engineering and project delivery capabilities.