Engineer Project

Civmec Construction & Engineering Pty Ltd; Eneabba; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Civmec Construction & Engineering Pty Ltd is seeking experienced Project Engineers for the SMPE&I team in Western Australia. You will help coordinate and deliver major construction activities at the Iluka Rare Earths Refinery site, ensuring safety, schedule, and quality standards are met.

Working with the Engineering Manager and site teams, you’ll manage subcontractors, plan progress, and contribute to successful milestone delivery, focusing on SMP scopes and piping, structures, and mechanical

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering SMP (Structural, Mechanical & Piping) scopes on major construction projects.
• Strong technical knowledge across piping systems, steel structures, mechanical equipment installation, and modern construction methodologies.
• Proficiency in MS Office and engineering software such as AutoCAD, Navisworks, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver project activities with Engineering Manager and site teams.
• Support construction works and ensure safety, schedule, and quality standards.
• Plan, track progress, manage subcontractors and contribute to milestone delivery.
• Align SMP construction activities with schedules and specifications.
• Liaise with stakeholders to resolve technical queries and ensure alignment.
• Provide detailed progress reporting and manage technical deviations.
• Maintain safety, quality, and environmental compliance across works.
• Conduct inspections and verify readiness for testing and commissioning.
• Assist with material take-offs, procurement tracking, and delivery coordination.
• Participate in pre-starts, toolbox talks, and safety reviews.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Project coordination

Piping systems

MS Office proficiency

AutoCAD/Navisworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

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Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

Join the Civmec Team

Civmec is proud to be partnering with Iluka on the delivery of the SMPE&I package for the Iluka Rare Earths Refinery, one of Australia’s most significant critical minerals projects. This landmark development will establish the country’s first fully integrated rare earths refinery and involves the delivery of large-scale structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation works within a complex processing environment.

We're seeking experienced and career-driven Project Engineers to join our SMPE&I team. This is an opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a major construction project while working alongside experienced industry professionals in a fast-paced project environment.

This position is based at the Iluka Rare Earths Refinery in Eneabba, approximately 274 km north of Perth, Western Australia. We offer a 2:1 DIDO roster, with all transport to and from site provided from Perth Airport.

The Role

Working closely with Engineering Manager and site teams, you will help coordinate and deliver project activities, support construction works, and ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and to the required quality standards. You will play a key role in planning, tracking progress, managing subcontractors, and contributing to the successful delivery of major project milestones.

• Align SMP construction activities with project schedules and specifications
• Liaising with key stakeholders to resolve technical queries and ensure alignment
• Providing detailed reporting to monitor progress
• Manage technical deviation requests and maintain the technical query register
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards across all works
• Conduct inspections to verify quality and readiness for testing and commissioning
• Identify and mitigate risk and non-conformances through proactive problem-solving
• Assist with material take-offs, procurement tracking, and delivery coordination
• Participate in pre-starts, toolbox talks, and safety reviews to promote a strong safety culture
• Collaborating with planning and commercial teams to support forecasting, cost control, and change management.

About You

When you join Civmec and become part of this exciting, sustainability‑driven construction project, you’ll bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Proven experience delivering SMP (Structural, Mechanical & Piping) scopes on major construction projects
• Strong technical knowledge across piping systems, steel structures, mechanical equipment installation, and modern construction methodologies
• Proficiency in MS Office and engineering software such as AutoCAD, Navisworks, or similar tools.

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a ‘Never Assume’ culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that’s why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff benefits scheme gives you access to accident and sickness insurance, and a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle discounts.

Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply.