Civil Project Engineer

Knight Piesold; Perth; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent remuneration packages

Subsidised gym memberships

Training and development opportunities

Early access to long service leave

Unique travel opportunities

Job summary

Knight Piesold is seeking Project Engineers (civil or geotechnical) for their Perth team. The role supports project activity coordination, ensuring quality, safety, and performance standards are met. Ideal candidates will have a degree in civil or geotechnical engineering and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Benefits include excellent remuneration, subsidised gym memberships, training opportunities, and unique travel prospects to enhance your career.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in mining, civil, or geotechnical industries.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, and conducting engineering investigations.
• Strong ability to verify earthworks according to design intent.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination and delivery of project activities.
• Ensure high standards of quality, safety, and performance.
• Provide technical and logistical input to project teams.

Skills

Civil engineering

Geotechnical engineering

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in civil or geotechnical engineering

Job description

Company Overview

Knight Piésold is a specialised international consulting firm offering engineering and environmental services in Mining, Environment, Hydropower, Water Resources, and Roads & Construction Services. With 29 offices in 16 countries and over 100 years of experience, we work on geographically and technically diverse projects across Australia, Asia, Africa, and South America, providing long‑term stability for a rewarding career.

Roles

We are seeking Project Engineers (civil or geotechnical) for our Perth-based team. The role supports the coordination and delivery of project activities, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and performance. Project Engineers provide technical and logistical input to project teams, ensuring efficiency across all phases of execution and supporting delivery within defined timeframes and budget requirements.

Ideal Candidate

• Degree‑qualified in civil or geotechnical engineering (or an equivalent tertiary qualification).
• 2+ years of relevant experience in the mining, civil, or geotechnical industries.
• Experience planning, scheduling, conducting, and delegating engineering and geotechnical investigations.
• Experience in civil/geotechnical design for bulk earthworks, water dams, tailings dams, heap leach pads, foundations, and civil structures.
• Experience monitoring work for compliance with relevant codes, practices, and standards.
• Ability to verify that earthworks are constructed in accordance with the design intent.
• Strong stakeholder communication and reporting skills, ensuring effective coordination between clients and internal project teams.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong ability to prioritise tasks and manage projects effectively.

Benefits

• Excellent remuneration packages.
• Competitive range of benefits, including subsidised gym memberships and fitness classes.
• Training and development opportunities to develop and strengthen skills.
• Early access to long service leave.
• Unique opportunities to travel that enhance your career and provide adventure.