Civil Site Engineer – Copper Mine Project

North West Queensland; Cloncurry Shire; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2/1 roster

Full camp accommodation onsite

Flights Brisbane or Townsville

Competitive salary package

Ongoing training & development

Safety-first culture

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Thiess is seeking a Site Engineer for the Eva Copper Mine Project in the Cloncurry region, QLD. You will design civil components, work with Senior Engineers, and drive efficient, safe execution of civil works on a major mining project. Roster is 2 weeks on/1 off, with a max-term contract ending October 2027.

You will report to the Project Engineer and contribute to quality, cost control, and continuous improvement across operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in civil construction projects.
• Australian driver’s license (current).
• White Card.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including presentation abilities.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Design civil construction components for permanent and temporary works.
• Collaborate with Senior Engineers to improve processes and clarify design needs.
• Ensure civil operations are executed efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Act as Quality Management Representative.
• Report progress and delays to the Construction Manager.
• Inspect sites to assess compliance and identify improvements.
• Monitor hazards and contribute to safety audits.
• Oversee daily quality control and track production against targets.
• Support continuous improvement of work practices.

Skills

Civil engineering

Communication

Planning & organisation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Thiess is seeking a Site Engineer for the Eva Copper Mine Project in the Cloncurry region, QLD. You will design civil components, work with Senior Engineers, and drive efficient, safe execution of civil works on a major mining project. Roster is 2 weeks on/1 off, with a max-term contract ending October 2027.

You will report to the Project Engineer and contribute to quality, cost control, and continuous improvement across operations.