What do we do?

Our vision is to enable our customers’ vital processes, which advance a more sustainable world. We supply turnkey solutions, fans, compressors, turbines, blowers, heat exchangers and silencers, as well as a comprehensive range of services including specialised engineering for air and gas handling, project management, equipment servicing and site management.

Howden Australia received an excellence award as an Employer of Choice for 2020 and 2021! Join our winning team today!

Howden Australia has an immediate need for a results driven Graduate Design Engineer to plan and execute complex professional/product engineering work. The role reports to the Chief Engineer and requires individual judgement and initiative in the application of engineering principals, techniques and methods on all Howden products. The successful candidate will need to ensure that projects and services are executed on budget, on time and to the required engineering and design standards.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Under the supervision of senior engineers, to plan, coordinate and manage professional engineering works

• Support the design activities for a specific project, reporting functionally to the Project Manager for those activities

• Monitor and control the quality, timeliness and cost of delivery of design works

• Manage design resource allocation to maximise efficiency and effectiveness

• Administer, both technically and commercially, contracts for external design resources

• Plan and manage interfaces between clients, designers, consultants, suppliers, and project staff

• Manage the effect of design changes in terms of technical, budget and schedule.

• Fulfil the role of Designer, Checker and/or Verifier in the provision of engineering works

• Certify professional engineering work as being compliant with relevant codes and standards

• Attend site, supplier or customer premises to ascertain or confirm project requirements

• Carry out detailed engineering calculations

• Develop detailed designs in sketch and drawing format

• Develop technical specification documents and reports

• Evaluate and make recommendations on technical aspects of supplier offers

• Participate and positively contribute in meetings and workshops

• Provide technical support for tendering, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance activities

• Provide ad-hoc technical advice to management, projects and tendering personnel

• Assess repair work scopes and compile repair procedures.

• Offer solutions to the works regarding manufacturing/ construction non-conformances and rectifications in order to assist the works.

• Carry out & verify work to comply with applicable national & international codes & standards.

• Ensure designs adhere to health and safety standards and comply with legislative requirements thereby providing products where risks of injury have been minimised and thus providing a safe working environment.

• Provide input at design reviews to ensure designs are in accordance to Howden standards and conform to clients’ requirements.

• Plan, coordinate and manage professional engineering work for which it is necessary to modify proven approaches, devise new techniques with continuous improvement approach.

We will offer an attractive remuneration package, above average superannuation contributions, annual bonus, flexible working arrangements, reimbursement towards your health & fitness regime and a supportive culture.

What do you need to bring?

It is fundamental that have an Engineering Degree in an appropriate engineering related discipline. You’ll be proficient in the use of 2D CAD and 3D modelling, as well as in Microsoft Office applications

You have a creative approach to proactively and independently solve problems, and to generate new ideas. You’re comfortable working in an autonomous manner, whilst also being an enthusiastic team player. You display good communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to communicate with people at all levels of the organization. The role holder will be self motivated and self directed, with the ability to handle a number of tasks simultaneously and prioritize workload effectively.

The following would also be highly regarded:

• Proficiency in finite element analysis and results interpretation

• Excel coding experience will be preferred

• Proficiency in the use of Autodesk software: AutoCAD, Inventor and Vault.

• Knowledge of rotating machinery

To express your interest in this position, please send your CV and cover letter by Friday 4th August 2023.

The role holder may be required to occasionally travel to attend customer meetings, conduct risk assessments, design reviews, and kick off meetings. Meet with suppliers to verify specifications, and engineering consultants and specialists to seek professional advice with approval.

The advantages of working at Howden:

Worldwide business – Liaise with our colleagues in 27 countries.

We offer global and local opportunities – 6000 employees and world leading engineers, who create cutting edge developments – You will be a part of over 160 years of innovation and development that continues today with our digital solutions.

At Howden we have a strong corporate identity and purpose – You will be a member of our team, shaping the future of the world and tackling some of the most pressing issues facing the planet.

Our products and organisation are Revolving Around You – Our culture promotes individual development to enhance our most important asset – our people.