Engineer, Project

North West Queensland; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights from Brisbane/Townsville

2/1 roster

Full camp accommodation

FIFO & DIDO

Career progression

Employee discounts

Novated leasing

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Thiess is recruiting for a Project Engineer - Non-Process Infrastructure (NPI) to support the Eva Copper Mine Project in North Queensland. The role involves coordinating subcontractors, QA inspections, and site supervision to ensure safe, compliant execution of the project.

You will work on a FIFO roster with 12-hour days, implement ITP hold points, and collaborate with our alliance partner to deliver milestones while maintaining HSE and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent required.
• S1/S2/S3 supervisory tickets or ability to obtain.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in civil construction/infrastructure, with FIFO mining and NPI exposure.
• Minimum 1 year as a Project Engineer.
• Ability to work in North Queensland on a Fly In Fly Out roster, 12-hour days.
• Solid understanding of OHS legislation and quality requirements.
• Valid Australian driver's licence.
• Experience performing walkdowns/QA inspections with contractors.
• Concrete, formwork, reinforcement, and placement experience.
• Structural steel erection experience (portal frames).
• Basic mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge.
• White Card (or ability to obtain).
• Strong written and verbal communication; excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with role-specific software (e.g., AutoCAD).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure work aligns with drawings, specs, and schedules.
• Commercially manage subcontractors as head contractor.
• Perform monthly claim assessments with Senior Project Engineer.
• Act as QA witness for ITPs and hold points.
• Respond to Contractor RFIs.
• Escalate TQs to the REPQ designer.
• Provide daily progress, non-conformance, and delay reports.
• Conduct regular site inspections for performance and compliance.
• Monitor hazards and manage risk.
• Support subcontractors with quality requirements and safety audits.
• Assist with contract management tasks.

Skills

Site supervision

Quality assurance

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Planning & organisation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Thiess is currently recruiting a Project Engineer - Non-Process Infrastructure (NPI) for our Eva Copper Mine Project, located on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon People, 75 kilometres north of Cloncurry and 95 kilometres north-east of Mount Isa., Reporting to the Superintendent- NPI, you will provide onsite construction engineering support ensuring the safe execution of the Project.

• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure work is carried out in accordance with design drawings, specifications, and scheduled dates.
• Commercially manage subcontractors as head Contractor.
• Monthly claim assessments/review with the Senior Project Engineer.
• Perform quality management representative including witness and hold points for contractors Inspection Test Plans (ITP's)
• Answering Contractor RFI's
• Escalation of technical queriers (TQ's) to the REPQ designer.
• Provide daily reports on progress, non-compliance, and work delays to the project team.
• Conduct regular job site inspections to assess performance and compliance with project standards.
• Actively monitor the work environment for potential hazards and address risks.
• Support Subcontractors with quality requirements and safety audits.
• Assist with contract management tasks.

About the Employer

Working in a strategic Alliance with Thiess and Harmony, you will form part of a collaborative team, driven by shared objectives and values to deliver operational excellence at the Eva Copper Mine Project.

The Alliance will set new benchmarks for safe, sustainable and efficient copper development, supported by commitments to local employment and procurement, new-to-industry and Indigenous workforce development and meaningful engagement in the local community.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of defining, building, and operating a major mining operation.

The Eva Copper Mine Project is located on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon People in North West Queensland, approximately 75 km north-west of Cloncurry and about 95 km north-east of Mount Isa.

The Project is an iron-oxide copper-gold resource featuring multiple open pits and is poised to become the largest greenfield copper mine in Queensland.

Learn more about the Eva Copper Mine Project.

Join us and hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.

While this role forms part of the Eva Copper Alliance, employment will be ongoing with Thiess, with recruitment and employment managed by Thiess., Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders - the legendary Thiess brothers - is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.

Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, we're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning - supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

Learn more about working at Thiess.

About the Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Supervisory tickets S1,S2,S3, or ability to obtain
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in civil construction/infrastructure projects, with durations spent in a mining FIFO and NPI environment.
• Minimum 1 years' experience as a Project Engineer
• Ability to work in North Queensland in a Fly in Fly out Roster type, 12 hr days.
• In-depth understanding of OHS legislation and regulations, including contractual, quality requirements, safety standards, and knowledge of industry construction processes and methodologies.
• A valid Australian driver's licence
• Experience undertaking walkdowns including QA inspection (Hold Points) with Contractors.
• Concrete, Formwork, Reinforcement & Placement experience.
• Erection of Structural Steelwork experience, in particular portal frame structures.
• Basic Mechanical and Electrical engineering services knowledge.
• Possession of a White Card, or ability to obtain one.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, with intermediate to advanced competency.
• Ability to use specific software required for the role. (eg. Autocad)

Work Environment

• Flights provided from Brisbane or Townsville
• 2/1 roster
• Full camp accommodation provided
• Individual flexibility arrangements on offer - FIFO & DIDO
• Help to grow your career, offering diverse and varied opportunities for advancement
• The flexibility of working within a global mining services provider
• A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products
• Salary sacrifice options for novated leasing
• Competitive package with the eligibility for annual bonus scheme