Project Engineer

Harmony; Cobar; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Gym & pool facilities

Safety career growth

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Harmony is seeking an experienced Project Engineer in Australia to lead planning, coordination, delivery and commissioning of mining-related projects. You will support engineering, construction, maintenance, and improvement across mine infrastructure, processing plants, civil works, mechanical and electrical systems, and underground operations.

Reporting to the Projects Superintendent, the role operates on an 8/6 days roster with responsibilities spanning cost, schedule, risk, and vendor

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or relevant discipline).
• Previous experience in mining, construction, heavy industry, or resources projects.
• Strong understanding of project management principles.
• Knowledge of mining safety regulations and site procedures.
• Proficiency with project scheduling and reporting tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera).

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects and project execution.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including design, procurement, and construction.
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Monitor project progress and provide daily updates inclusive of cost, schedule and risk.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Manage relationships with internal / external clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture aligned with site standards.
• Ensure all works comply with WHS legislation, mining regulations, and company procedures.
• Participate in risk assessments, JHAs, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.
• Ensure environmental and statutory compliance throughout project execution.
• Track project expenditure against approved budgets.
• Assist with procurement, tender evaluations, and contractor management.
• Review invoices, variations, and progress claims.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Project management

Engineering knowledge

Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & cost control

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer who will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivery and commissioning of mining-related projects safely, on time, and within budget. This role supports engineering, construction, maintenance, and operational improvement projects across mine infrastructure, processing plants, civil works, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and underground operations.

The Project Engineer works closely with operations teams, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure projects meet technical, safety, environmental, and commercial requirements.

Reporting to the Projects Superintendent, this role is offered on an 8/6 days roster.

As Project Engineer, your duties will entail the following, however not limited to:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects and project execution.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including design, procurement, and construction.
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Monitor project progress and provide daily updates inclusive of cost, schedule and risk.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Manage relationships with internal / external clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture aligned with site standards
• Ensure all works comply with WHS legislation, mining regulations, and company procedures
• Participate in risk assessments, JHAs, toolbox talks, and incident investigations
• Ensure environmental and statutory compliance throughout project execution
• Assist with procurement, tender evaluations, and contractor management
• Review invoices, variations, and progress claims
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer who will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivery and commissioning of mining-related projects safely, on time, and within budget. This role supports engineering, construction, maintenance, and operational improvement projects across mine infrastructure, processing plants, civil works, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and underground operations.

The Project Engineer works closely with operations teams, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure projects meet technical, safety, environmental, and commercial requirements.

Reporting to the Projects Superintendent, this role is offered on an 8/6 days roster.

As Project Engineer, your duties will entail the following, however not limited to:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects and project execution.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including design, procurement, and construction.
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Monitor project progress and provide daily updates inclusive of cost, schedule and risk.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Manage relationships with internal / external clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture aligned with site standards
• Ensure all works comply with WHS legislation, mining regulations, and company procedures
• Participate in risk assessments, JHAs, toolbox talks, and incident investigations
• Ensure environmental and statutory compliance throughout project execution
• Track project expenditure against approved budgets
• Assist with procurement, tender evaluations, and contractor management
• Review invoices, variations, and progress claims
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements

About You

To be successful, you will bring the following skills, experience and personal attributes:

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or relevant discipline)
• Previous experience in mining, construction, heavy industry, or resources projects
• Strong understanding of project management principles
• Knowledge of mining safety regulations and site procedures
• Proficiency with project scheduling and reporting tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera)

Benefits

• Competitive salary including eligibility to participate in quarterly bonus.
• Opportunity to grow your Safety career within a dynamic international organisation.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including access to gym and pool facilities to our employees and their dependants in Cobar.
• Join a business that is growing in Australia and exposed to the high growth commodities of copper and gold.

We thank all applicants for your interest and the time taken to submit your application. While we consider all suitable applicants, only those short‑listed for interview will be contacted.

Please note: All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia and will be required to undertake a comprehensive pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol testing.

To learn more about Harmony and CSA Mine, please visit: https://www.harmony.co.za/operations/australia/csa-copper-mine/