Project Engineer

Location:  Perth, WA 
Engagement:  12-month fixed-term contract (with potential extension)
Roster / hours:  Monday–Friday (5:2),  9 hours/day

About the roleWe are seeking an experienced  Project Engineer  with a strong  mechanical and/or pipeline  background to support the delivery of multi-discipline operational capital projects. This role is suited to someone who can operate across  scope definition, detailed design coordination, vendor engagement, cost/schedule management, and transition into execution, with a strong focus on safe, practical outcomes for operations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop  scopes of work  and supporting documentation for multi-discipline projects (mechanical, piping/pipelines, structural, E&I interfaces as required).
• Engage operational stakeholders to confirm requirements and ensure project outcomes are fit-for-purpose.
• Interface management between  consultants, suppliers, vendors, and internal design teams.
• Obtain and evaluate  technical, cost, and schedule  information from suppliers and vendors.
• Support project  budget allocation,  cashflow forecasting, and reporting.
• Work closely with scheduling to ensure plans and milestones are achievable and tracked.
• Assist with handover/transition from project definition/approval into  execution.

Required qualifications & experience

• Engineering degree  (Mechanical preferred) or equivalent relevant tertiary qualification.
• Strong  Project Engineering  experience, particularly involving  detailed design  for:
  • Fixed plant  (mining/process facilities, materials handling, utilities), and
  • Pipelines / piping systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of  project controls  fundamentals (cost, schedule, reporting).
• Working knowledge and practical application of  Australian Standards.
• Strong ability to balance  technical  requirements with  commercial  outcomes.

Key skills & attributes

• High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and able to manage multiple workstreams.
• Confident communicator—able to work across operations, engineering, vendors, and contractors.
• Proactive, structured problem-solver with a practical delivery mindset.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR CITIZENSHIP WITHIN AUSTRALIA.

For more information on the role, the client or the project please click  'APPLY NOW', or contact Yvonne Boczula on yvonne@techresources.com.au or call 0455 961 073 .