Senior Consulting Engineer

Senior Consulting EngineerLocation: Australia (East Coast) or Singapore 

Employment Type: Full Time (40 Hours per week) 

Travel: Client Site (20–40%) 

Role Purpose 

The Senior Consulting Engineer plays a critical role in leading the delivery of complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects with a strong focus on energy performance, sustainability, and client impact. 

This is a client-facing role that combines technical delivery, project management, and strategic consulting. The Senior Consulting Engineer will oversee technical design and implementation activities from concept through completion, ensuring that projects meet performance, budgetary, and schedule targets while upholding Northshore’s commitment to sustainable and innovative engineering. 

This position represents a key strategic growth milestone for Northshore, as it will be the second hire in the APAC region, expanding the company’s global engineering consulting presence. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping Northshore’s regional delivery capability, supporting local and international clients across the Asia-Pacific data center markets. 

The role also includes mentoring junior engineers and interns, supporting business development, and contributing to continuous improvement within Northshore’s Engineering & Construction team. 

About UsMission 

To make a more sustainable internet. 

Vision 

To provide technology-powered products and services across the entire data centre lifecycle. 

At Northshore, we are passionate about shaping the future of data centres through sustainability engineering. Our team is driven by a commitment to our Mission and Vision, helping our clients create environmentally responsible, high-performance infrastructure. 

We’re a collaborative, growth-oriented company where innovation and sustainability intersect. If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges, are passionate about decarbonizing infrastructure, and want to influence the direction of energy-efficient data centre design, this is your opportunity to lead. 

Core Values and Expected Behaviours 

At Northshore, our values guide how we think, act, and deliver: 

• Be Accountable: Take ownership of outcomes and uphold integrity in every project. 
• Lead by Example: Model excellence and professionalism through thoughtful leadership and open communication. 
• Customer Obsession: Understand and exceed client expectations with proactive, high-quality service. 
• Future Thinking: Anticipate industry trends and pioneer sustainable engineering practices. 
• Be Intentional: Make purposeful, data-driven decisions that align with client and company objectives. 
• Collaborative: Work across teams to share knowledge, empower others, and foster innovation. 

Key Responsibilities1. Project Leadership and Delivery 

• Conduct feasibility studies and design reviews for sustainability projects at concept stage.   
• Act as clients' owner's representative in the detailed design and implementation of sustainability projects. 
• Apply advanced energy modelling and simulation to optimize efficiency and sustainability outcomes for both new and existing buildings. 
• Conduct auditing, retro-commissioning, and performance verification activities for existing facilities to improve sustainability and financial performance of client assets. 
• Acquire and analyse data to provide sustainability insight at a system, building and portfolio level. 
• Be accountable for achieving project milestones and quality standards within budget.  

2. Client and Stakeholder Management 

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, building strong long-term relationships. 
• Translate client requirements into actionable project scopes, technical deliverables, and performance metrics. 
• Present technical and analytical findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders. 
• Support proposal writing, bid development, and contract negotiations. 

3. Team and Resource Development 

• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical and professional growth (future). 
• Contribute to the recruitment, onboarding, and training of engineering staff across APAC. 
• Promote a culture of learning, continuous improvement, and accountability within the team. 

4. Innovation and Continuous Improvement 

• Evaluate and implement advanced modelling, simulation, and analytics tools (e.g., Ekkosim, EnergyPlus, IES, Power BI). 
• Lead research into sustainable design strategies, energy management systems, and emerging technologies. 
• Develop best practice frameworks and documentation for technical excellence and operational consistency. 

Preferred Qualifications and Skills 

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, Physics, or another STEM field. 
• 3–6 years’ experience in Mechanical Engineering, Sustainability Consulting, and or Building Services Engineering (preferably within mission-critical sectors). 
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams. 
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, energy modelling, sustainable design, and building performance optimization. 
• Proficiency with energy simulation tools (e.g. Ekkosim, IES, EnergyPlus, eQuest) and data analytics platforms (Python, Power BI or similar). 
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including experience presenting technical data clearly. 
• Excels in time management and communication, with the ability to work independently while effectively managing complex and competing priorities. 

Location and Travel 

This role will be based in Australia (East Coast) or Singapore, supporting both local and global clients. 

The position is primarily remote, with the expectation of 20–40% travel to client sites across the APAC regions. 

Overall 

Northshore expects all team members to uphold a high professional standard, contribute proactively to company initiatives, and continuously develop their skills. This job description serves as a guideline, duties may evolve as the company grows and as the Senior Consulting Engineer progresses in role and responsibility.