Mechanical Project Engineer

Core Talent; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2:2 FIFO roster

Site-based project

Job summary

Core Talent is seeking an experienced Structural / Mechanical Engineer to join a site-based project in the resources sector, focusing on crusher processing plants and brownfields. You’ll own engineering documentation, QA and project delivery on major structural/mechanical work packages.

Key requirements include a Bachelor's in Structural/Civil (Structural) or Mechanical Eng, heavy fabrication experience, knowledge of AS standards, and proficiency with MS Office and Bluebeam Revu. FIFO roster 2:2.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural/Civil (Structural) or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience on crusher processing plants and brownfields projects.
• Strong background in heavy structural steel fabrication, erection, platework or structural maintenance.
• Ability to develop, review and manage workpacks, ITPs and MDRs.
• Understanding of Australian Structural Standards (AS 4100, AS 1554, AS/NZS 5130).
• Knowledge of welding requirements (WPS, PQR, NDT).
• Experience managing site inspections, hold points, QA and technical compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee structural and mechanical engineering activities on site, ensuring works meet Australian Standards and client specs.
• Manage workpacks and coordinate inspections.
• Oversee quality documentation and provide technical/progress reporting.
• Collaborate with site teams, subcontractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Structural engineering

Project documentation

Quality assurance

Welding & NDT knowledge

MS Excel

Bluebeam Revu

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Core Talent is a specialist recruitment consultancy covering Engineering, Rail, Mining, Construction, and Manufacturing across Australia.

We're currently seeking an experienced Structural / Mechanical Engineer to join a site-based project within the resources sector, with a focus on crusher processing plants and brownfields projects.

Offering a 2:2 FIFO roster, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Engineer with a strong structural background to take ownership of engineering documentation, quality assurance and project execution across major structural and mechanical work packages.

About the Role:

You’ll be responsible for overseeing structural and mechanical engineering activities on site, ensuring all works are delivered in accordance with Australian Standards, client specifications and project quality requirements. Working closely with site teams, subcontractors and project stakeholders, you’ll manage workpacks, coordinate inspections, oversee quality documentation and provide detailed technical and progress reporting.

We're looking for people who:

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering (Structural) or Mechanical Engineering with extensive structural fabrication experience.
• Have previous experience working on crusher processing plants and brownfields projects.
• Have a strong background in heavy structural steel fabrication, erection, platework or structural maintenance.
• Can develop, review and manage detailed workpacks, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and Manufacturing Data Records (MDRs).
• Have a strong understanding of Australian Structural Standards, including AS 4100, AS 1554 and AS/NZS 5130.
• Understand structural welding requirements, including WPS, PQR and NDT processes.
• Can confidently manage site inspections, hold points, quality assurance and technical compliance.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly across technical documentation and project reporting.
• Have advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word, and experience using Bluebeam Revu.

What's on offer:

• $90–$100 per hour.
• 2:2 FIFO roster.
• Opportunity to work on significant crusher processing plant projects.
• A technically challenging, site-based engineering position.
• The opportunity to take ownership of structural work packages, quality and project delivery.