Mechanical Engineer

W3Global; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking an Engineer in Queensland to design, plan, and execute engineering deliverables for infrastructure, industrial, or energy projects. The role offers high independence, technical leadership, and collaboration with clients and contractors to keep work within scope, on time, and on budget.

You will ensure compliance with Australian Standards, WHS legislation, and environmental regulations, driving safety and quality across multi-discipline teams.

Qualifications

• RPEQ and/or CPEng certification preferred or progressing towards accreditation.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in managing engineering deliverables with focus on quality, cost, and time management.
• Some understanding of small business management principles.

Responsibilities

• Managing multi-discipline projects, engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee compliance with QLD Engineering ACT and Regulations and Australian Standards.
• Oversee the financial aspects of engineering deliverables to meet budgets.
• Prepare technical reports, tenders' specifications, and documents.
• Prepare project proposals and cost estimates.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members.
• Manage client relationships and contracts; identify additional work opportunities.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Skills

RPEQ/CPEng (preferred)

4+ years experience

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Tools

Engineering software tools

Job description

The Engineer is responsible for the design, planning, and execution of engineering deliverables for a range of infrastructure, industrial, or energy-related projects. Operating with a high degree of independence, this role involves technical leadership, project management, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring compliance with Australian Standards, WHS legislation, and environmental regulations.

The engineer is accountable for the delivery of engineering solution with strict adherence to engineering principles, applicable standards and in compliance with the QLD Engineering Act and Regulations. Operating with a high degree of independence, this role involves interaction with clients, internal stakeholders, and external contractors. As an Engineer, you'll drive engineering deliverables forward, ensure they're within scope, on time, and on budget.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE POSITION:

Safety

Promote a culture of pro-active safety management

Perform personal risk assessments prior to engaging in site-based work and stop the work if the work is judged to be hazardous.Always maintain a sense of hazard awareness when working in industrial and other environments and respond to changed circumstances.

Comply with the our clients Integrated Management System

Maintain a reasonable standard of personal fitness to enable physical tasks to be completed in a safe manner.For example, site inspections may require walking many kilometres up and down stairs; forensic investigations may require disassembly and lifting of components; etc.

Complete workplace medicals, and drug and alcohol testing as required

Technical Execution

Managing multi-discipline projects, while engaging with internal and external stakeholders

Ensuring all work complies with relevant standards, codes, and regulations including but not limited to:

• QLD Engineering ACT and Regulations
• Australian Standards
• Client specific standards
• Industry specific standards

Ensure engineering deliverables are executed in alignment with our client Integrated Management System

Oversee the financial aspects of engineering deliverables, ensuring they are on budget and meet financial targets

Preparation of technical reports, tenders' specifications, and documents

Preparation of Project Proposals and Cost Estimates

Supervision and mentoring of junior team members

Client Management and Business Expansion:

Manage assigned client relationships and contracts

Build and sustain long-term relationships with clients

Responsible for finding additional work opportunities with existing clients

Assist the management team with Business Development

Reporting and Performance Monitoring:

Monitor engineering deliverables progress and adjust plans as needed to meet deadlines and objectives

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Job-Specific:

RPEQ and or CPEng certification preferred or progressing towards accreditation

Minimum of 4 years of experience in engineering

Demonstrated experience in managing engineering deliverable with a strong focus on quality, cost, and time management

Some understanding of small business management principals

Technical Skills:

Exceptional technical acumen in the engineering discipline

Ability to utilise engineering software tools relevant to the industry

Interpersonal Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Skilled in conflict resolution and negotiation

Proven ability to motivate and inspire team members

Ability to manage and retain client relationships, including upselling or finding additional work opportunities with existing clients

OTHER ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Uphold Our clients values and service quality standards

Willingness to travel for project needs

Always represent and act in the best interests of our client

HSSE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Vigilant attention to personal well-being and workplace safety

Strict adherence to safety regulations and protocols

Continuous efforts to enhance our clients health, safety, and environmental performance

Empowered to halt operations in the event of a health or safety concern