Project Engineer

Veolia; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience across marine and工

Exposure to ship repair, procurement,

Mentoring for graduate engineers

Work with clients, contractors & pros

Site coordination, engineering & admin

Safety-focused team

Sustainability, innovation & customer‑

Job summary

SeaReady, a Veolia joint venture, is hiring a Project Engineer to lead ship docking, repair and maintenance projects across tugs and offshore support vessels in Henderson, WA. You will own work packages, coordinate contractors, manage procurement, and drive day-to-day project administration to meet safety, schedule and budget targets.

We welcome graduates and experienced engineers, with opportunities to develop toward greater responsibility and a second-in-command role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Marine or relevant engineering discipline recognised in Australia.
• Experience in project engineering or coordination within ship repair, marine services, maintenance or related industrial environments.
• Graduates welcome with responsibilities tailored to capability and development needs.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of scheduling, procurement, cost control and quality processes relevant to experience.
• Familiarity with project documentation systems and ability to learn scheduling/purchasing tools.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of assigned ship repair work packages, including scope reviews, estimates and work packs.
• Maintain docking schedules and progress reports, tracking contractor activities against docking, undocking and redelivery dates.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers, materials and site activities, escalating delays and delivery risks to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate client queries, meetings and updates; record decisions and follow up actions.
• Obtain quotations, prepare purchase requisitions and process approved purchase orders within delegated authority.
• Track deliveries, confirm receipts and check invoices against approved orders.
• Maintain accurate job files, registers, timesheet inputs and project administration.
• Track costs and commitments, prepare variation pricing and compile supporting information for progress claims.
• Coordinate inspections, hold points and testing; maintain quality records, defect lists and handover packs.
• Maintain contractor compliance records and coordinate permits, risk assessments and SIMOPS actions with authorised personnel.
• Participate in safety inspections and audits, report hazards and ensure corrective actions.
• Capture lessons learnt after each docking and apply to future projects.

Skills

Project coordination

Scheduling

Procurement

Cost control

Documentation

Safety awareness

Communication

Driver's licence

MSIC/White Card

Education

Mechanical or Marine engineering degree

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

About SeaReady

SeaReady brings together the capabilities of Veolia, Fremantle Foundry and EJ Electrical to deliver

ship repair, maintenance and docking services in Henderson, Western Australia. Our work spans

commercial vessels, including tugs and offshore support vessels, with services covering mechanical,

electrical, blasting and protective coatings.

The Opportunity

Join the SeaReady team and help deliver commercial ship docking, repair and maintenance projects across tugs, offshore supply vessels and other commercial ships.

Reporting to the SeaReady Project Manager, you’ll take ownership of assigned work packages, contractor coordination, purchasing and day-to-day project administration to help deliver dockings safely, on schedule and within budget. We welcome applications from experienced Project Engineers and suitable engineering graduates.

Your responsibilities and supervision will reflect your experience, with opportunities to develop towards greater project responsibility and a second-in-command role.

What's on offer

• Hands-on experience across diverse marine and industrial projects.
• Exposure to ship repair, maintenance, procurement, scheduling and cost control.
• Career development and mentoring for graduate engineers.
• The opportunity to work with clients, contractors and leading industry professionals.
• A varied role combining site coordination, engineering and project administration.
• A supportive, safety-focused team environment.
• The chance to contribute to Veolia’s values of sustainability, innovation and customer focus.

What you'll be responsible for

• Take ownership of assigned ship repair work packages, including scope reviews, estimates and work packs.
• Maintain docking schedules and progress reports, tracking contractor activities against docking, undocking and redelivery dates.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers, materials and site activities, escalating delays and delivery risks to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate client queries, meetings and updates; record decisions and follow up actions.
• Obtain quotations, prepare purchase requisitions and process approved purchase orders within delegated authority.
• Track deliveries, confirm receipts and check invoices against approved orders.
• Maintain accurate job files, registers, timesheet inputs and project administration.
• Track costs and commitments, prepare variation pricing and compile supporting information for progress claims.
• Coordinate inspections, hold points and testing; maintain quality records, defect lists and handover packs.
• Maintain contractor compliance records and coordinate assigned permit, risk assessment and SIMOPS actions with authorised personnel.
• Participate in safety inspections and audits, report hazards and follow through on corrective actions.
• Capture lessons learnt after each docking and apply them to improve delivery on future projects.

What you'll need to be successful

• A degree in Mechanical, Marine or another relevant engineering discipline, recognised in Australia.
• For experienced Project Engineers, project engineering or coordination experience in ship repair, marine services, maintenance or a related industrial environment.
• Graduates are welcome to apply, with responsibilities and supervision tailored to their demonstrated capability and development needs.
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• An understanding of scheduling, procurement, cost control and quality processes appropriate to your experience.
• Confidence using spreadsheets and project documentation systems, with the ability to learn scheduling and purchasing systems.
• Strong organisational, communication and follow-up skills, with ownership of assigned tasks and accurate records.
• A practical approach to safety, recognising risks and working within your competence. Familiarity with permits, SIMOPS and marine survey requirements is desirable.
• A current Australian driver’s licence and flexibility to support docking activities outside normal hours when required.
• A White Card and Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC), or willingness to obtain them on appointment before undertaking work or accessing sites where required.

Marine, ship repair, maintenance or trade experience will be highly regarded. Most importantly, you’ll be keen to learn, contribute and help deliver successful projects safely.

Veolia’s AlwaysSafe culture means that we care about the safety of people on our sites. We operate a zero tolerance drug and alcohol approach and shortlisted candidates must be prepared to undertake a full pre-employment medical check which includes drug and alcohol screening. Shortlisted candidates must also be willing to undergo a National Police Clearance.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:

• Generous paid parental leave and a paid volunteer day
• Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave
• Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family
• Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan
• Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Discover more about our benefits, culture, and commitment to diversity at anz.veolia.com/careers.

We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications.

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.