Project Engineer

Project Engineer | Mechanical or Electrical | Major Projects

Location: Primarily Pinjarra (minimum 3 days onsite, preference for 5 days onsite). Flexibility to work from the Booragoon office.
Rate: $90-$105 per hour + Super
Duration: Initial 12-month contract with strong extension potential
Start: End of October (earlier if available)

Deliver a $250M Major Capital Project Chandler Macleod is seeking a Project Engineer to join a Global Mining Major Projects Team supporting the Pinjarra Residue Filtration Phase 2 Project, a major brownfield capital project valued at approximately $250 million.

Working within an embedded project delivery team, you will support construction execution, commissioning activities and project closeout across a significant refinery expansion program through to early 2028.

This opportunity is ideal for an engineer who has progressed beyond a graduate program and gained experience delivering capital projects within mining, minerals processing, refining, manufacturing, energy or heavy industrial environments.

Who are we? Chandler Macleod is a leading global workforce solutions provider, delivering recruitment, consulting, and outsourcing services across multiple industries. #wegetpeople  

Key Responsibilities

• Support project delivery from construction through commissioning and handover
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and site-based execution activities
• Assist with scope development, project planning and work package delivery
• Track project actions, risks, schedules and project performance metrics
• Support project reporting, forecasting and stakeholder communication
• Contribute to technical query management and project documentation
• Assist with subcontractor coordination and construction management activities
• Work closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers and operational stakeholders

What We're Looking For

• Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline)
• 3-6 years total engineering experience
• Minimum 2 years Project Engineering experience following completion of a graduate program
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Project coordination, scheduling and reporting experience
• Ability to work confidently within a live operational plant environment

Highly Regarded

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background
• Fixed plant project experience
• Construction execution and commissioning exposure
• Brownfield capital project delivery
• Mining, refining, processing, manufacturing or heavy industry experience
• Owner's team or EPCM project experience

Apply Now If you're looking to build your Project Engineering career while contributing to one of Western Australia's most significant industrial capital projects, we'd like to hear from you.

Submit your application today.