Applied Science Project Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti in Perth, Australia, is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Applied Science team, delivering process safety solutions for oil, gas and petrochemical operators. You will engage with EPCMs, consultants and industry bodies from early in projects, ensuring technical quality and client value.

You will grow technically and commercially, with project management responsibilities, proposal support and delivery of safe, compliant solutions across diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics or Applied Mathematics.
• 5–10 years of experience in process safety engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong problem-solving ability and understanding of fundamental principles.
• Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents at time of application.
• Willingness to learn new skills and tackle complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Support projects in process safety management including fire load response, hydrocarbon fire modelling and gas dispersion analysis.
• Perform risk assessments qualitative and quantitative; contribute to Safety Case support.
• Prepare project proposals and support business growth; manage projects to deliver on time and budget.
• Present results and recommendations to clients to ensure understanding of implications and value.

Skills

Process safety

Risk assessment

Fire modelling

Seismic assessment

Project management

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics or Applied Mathematics

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients’ ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.

Our Applied Science practice leverages a unique combination of technologies and expertise to engineer practical solutions to problems of national and international importance. We apply expertise in solid and fluid dynamics, materials science, acoustics, risk assessments and computational simulation methods to solve complex problems. We perform research, mathematical modeling, software development and design to manage risks to life safety in military platforms and installations, ships and submarines, critical infrastructure, tall buildings, public facilities, industrial and petrochemical plants and automotive and airborne vehicles. Military, government, corporate and academic clients’ value the validation of Applied Science’s software and the critical insights gained from correlating analysis with testing.

Your Role

We have an opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our Applied Science team in Perth, Australia where we use our expert knowledge to develop technical and bespoke solutions for our clients. Our clients include Oil & Gas and petrochemical operators, Engineering, Construction, Procurement and Maintenance (EPCM) contractors as well as specialised consultants and industry bodies. Our office is a client-facing business and our projects will offer many opportunities for you to engage with clients from the earliest days of your career. This will allow you to grow your business skills alongside your technical knowledge.

We will offer you interesting projects, opportunities to engage with the wider global business and a supportive environment in which to develop your career.

What You’ll Do

The role is dependent upon both the experience and skillset of the applicant and the projects underway in the office but will require supporting projects in the field of Process Safety Management. Recent example activities include:

• Fire Load Response Analysis;
• Hydrocarbon fire modelling and gas dispersion analysis for processing facilities;
• Safety Management Systems and auditing;
• Safety Case support;
• Process Safety Management;
• Risk assessment, qualitative and quantitative;
• Seismic assessment and design; and
• Blast analysis and design.

You will also perform project management activities:

• Prepare project proposals and support business growth
• Manage projects, ensuring timely, on-budget and in-scope delivery
• Present results and recommendations to clients ensuring they understand the value and implications of the findings

What You’ll Bring

Candidates must hold as a minimum:

• A Bachelors degree, preferably in Engineering, Physics or Applied Mathematics
• 5-10 years’ of experience in process safety engineering or a related discipline
• Able to demonstrate excellent understanding of fundamental principles and strong problem-solving ability.
• Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents at the time of application.
• Key qualities are a willingness to learn new skills, to listen to the problem and to be open-minded about the solution. A passion to tackle new and interesting problems is essential.

Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.