Mechanical Project Engineer: Desalination Plant & Impact

ACCIONA; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a Project Engineer to coordinate mechanical and piping engineering works for the Alkimos Desalination Plant. You will assist the Senior Project Engineer to deliver on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality, enabling first production in 2028.

The role covers design reviews, procurement oversight, safety inspections, and use of digital tools like GIS, Propeller, and Revisto to plan and monitor progress on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (minimum)
• At least 5 years of engineering experience
• Ability to conduct safety and environmental inspections and promote safe work practices.
• Experience reviewing designs, performing quantity take-offs, and managing procurement processes.
• Skilled in developing construction method statements and temporary works briefs.
• Proficient in project scheduling, risk assessment, and progress tracking.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular safety and environmental inspections, support safe work practices, and promote wellbeing across the project.
• Review designs for accurate quantity take-offs, prepare work packages, evaluate quotations, and select suppliers in line with procurement guidelines.
• Create method statements, temporary works briefs, and sketches; review designs for constructability and collaborate on process improvements.
• Analyse schedules, manage logistics, track progress, assess risks, and ensure alignment with project milestones using planning tools.
• Monitor QA processes, manage subcontractor documentation, forecast financial outcomes, and apply construction techniques to meet project goals.
• Utilize GIS and industry-standard software to plan and review works and encourage their use within the team.
• Ensure timely closure of Workpacks and NCRs, verify site works against specifications, and maintain proper inspection and testing protocols.
• Compile forecasts, maintain activity diaries, review actual costs, submit accruals, and monitor daily site productivity for budget alignment.]
• What we offer: At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

Skills

Safety inspections

Design review

Quantity take-offs

Procurement

Method statements

Temporary works briefs

Project scheduling

Risk assessment

QA processes

Subcontractor docs

Financial forecasting

GIS tools

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Tools

P6

Aphex

GIS (Propeller, Revisto)

Job description

ACCIONA is seeking a Project Engineer to coordinate mechanical and piping engineering works for the Alkimos Desalination Plant. You will assist the Senior Project Engineer to deliver on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality, enabling first production in 2028.

The role covers design reviews, procurement oversight, safety inspections, and use of digital tools like GIS, Propeller, and Revisto to plan and monitor progress on site.