FIFO Project Engineer – Non-Process Infra, Copper Mine

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

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.