Global Civil Project Engineer - Travel & Impact

Knight Piesold & Co; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Gym subsidies

Training and development

Long service leave

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Job summary

Knight Piésold seeks Project Engineers (civil or geotechnical) to join our Perth-based team. The role focuses on coordinating and delivering project activities with a strong emphasis on quality, safety, and performance.

Reporting to the Principal Engineer, you will contribute to engineering investigations, assist with design for earthworks and civil structures, and coordinate with clients and internal teams. Degree in civil/geotechnical engineering and 2+ years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree‑qualified in civil or geotechnical engineering (or an equivalent tertiary qualification).
• 2+ years’ 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.

Responsibilities

• The Project Engineers will support the coordination and delivery of project activities to ensure high standards of quality, safety, and performance.
• The Project Engineers will also provide technical and logistical input to project teams to ensure efficiency across all phases of execution and to support delivery within defined timeframes and budget requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Task prioritisation

Time management

Reporting

Education

Degree‑qualified in civil or geotechnical engineering

Job description

Knight Piésold seeks Project Engineers (civil or geotechnical) to join our Perth-based team. The role focuses on coordinating and delivering project activities with a strong emphasis on quality, safety, and performance.

Reporting to the Principal Engineer, you will contribute to engineering investigations, assist with design for earthworks and civil structures, and coordinate with clients and internal teams. Degree in civil/geotechnical engineering and 2+ years of experience preferred.