Principal Sustainability Engineer

Add expected salary to your profile for insights For over 50 years, DMA Engineers has been delivering smart, practical engineering solutions that shape the places where people live and work. Our reputation is built on technical excellence, collaboration, and long‑standing client relationships. Our success is powered by our people. We’re proud to offer a collaborative, inclusive workplace where talent is nurtured, initiative is rewarded, and careers are built with purpose. At DMA Engineers, you’re supported to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. Why This Opportunity Stands Out This is a rare opportunity for a driven Principal Sustainability Engineer who wants more than just project delivery. This role offers the chance to lead, shape, and grow DMA’s sustainability (ESD) capability, with genuine support from senior leadership. What You Can Expect - Competitive salary package with clear pathways for progression - A unique opportunity to build and lead a growing ESD department - A collaborative, high‑energy team culture where your ideas matter - Work alongside our multi‑disciplinary engineering team, gaining exposure to a diverse range of projects across the business - Modern inner‑city office close to the Brisbane CBD, cafés, and transport - Regular social events and team‑building activities that people actually enjoy The Role As Principal Sustainability Engineer (ESD) at DMA Engineers, you’ll take a leadership role in delivering and expanding our sustainability services. This position is ideal for a self‑starter who is technically strong, commercially aware, and motivated to grow their own team and service offering within a respected consultancy. You’ll lead sustainability outcomes across a range of projects while working closely with our building services and multi‑disciplinary teams. Beyond project delivery, you’ll play a key role in shaping DMA’s sustainability strategy, mentoring staff, and driving innovation, best practice, and market growth. You’ll be trusted with autonomy, encouraged to think strategically, and supported to turn ideas into action. What You’ll Bring - Bachelors degree in engineering, Architecture, Sustainable Design, or a related discipline - 5–10 years’ experience in ESD consulting, with at least 4 years in Australia - RPEQ or willingness to obtain - Strong technical expertise in sustainable design, building physics, and environmental performance - Experience delivering Green Star, WELL, NABERS, NatHERS, Climate Active and NCC Section J compliance - Proficiency in life‑cycle assessment, energy, thermal, daylight, and carbon modelling - Experience with sustainability frameworks (e.g. ISC, ESG, GRI) and Australian carbon reporting (e.g. NGER) - Strong written and verbal communication skills, including high‑quality report writing - Proven leadership capability with a desire to mentor and grow others - A proactive mindset with experience (or strong interest) in business development and service growth - Ability to build strong relationships with clients, industry bodies, councils, and accreditation authorities Make Your Move If you’re a motivated sustainability professional ready to step into a role where you can build something of your own, influence strategy, and shape the future of sustainable building design, we want to hear from you. Join DMA Engineers and be part of a consultancy where ambition is encouraged, leadership is supported, and your impact will be felt across the business. #J-18808-Ljbffr