Project Engineer

Shire of East Pilbara; Newman, Marble Bar, Nullagine; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22% Superannuation

Relocation Assistance

Living Allowance

Shire Vehicle

Long Service Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Uniform Allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Facility Discount

Job summary

The Shire of East Pilbara invites applications for a Project Engineer to join our team, serving Newman, Marble Bar, Nullagine and surrounding communities. We offer a supportive workplace with a focus on community infrastructure.

You will manage civil and waste infrastructure projects, oversee consultants and contractors, and read complex engineering drawings to deliver on time and within budget. WA C Class license required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in managing civil/waste infrastructure projects.
• Contract management experience with consultants/contractors.
• Ability to read and explain complex engineering drawings.
• Current Western Australia C Class Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil and waste infrastructure projects within local government context.
• Oversee consultants and contractors to ensure on-time delivery.
• Read, interpret and explain complex engineering drawings.
• Coordinate stakeholders and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

BASE SALARY UP TO $103,111 p.a.

LIVING ALLOWANCE

RELOCATION EXPENSES

• Up to 22% Superannuation Contribution*
• Relocation expenses up to $10k intrastate or $15k interstate
• Living Allowance up to $13K p.a.
• Use of Shire Vehicle
• Eligibility for Long Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Uniform Allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 50% Discount on Shire facilities & services

The progressive Shire of East Pilbara, the largest local Government Authority in Western Australia, servicing the town sites of Newman, Marble Bar, Nullagine and local communities, is offering an exciting opportunity to join our team.

Join the journey to creating the incredible as our Project Engineer

Do you have?

• Ideally a Degree in Civil Engineering (Similar qualifications at a tertiary level E.g. Civil, Construction, Structural, Mechanical, Project Management may be considered),
• Proven experience ideally within a local government context focusing on project management of civil and/or waste infrastructure,
• Previous contract management experience managing consultants and contractors, ideally within a local government environment,
• Ability to create, read and explain complex engineering drawings,
• Current Western Australia 'C' Class Drivers Licence

To be successful in this role, you will have highly developed interpersonal skills, including written and oral communications, customer service, decision making and problem resolution skills. You will have highly developed self-management, organisational and time management skills. You will have well-developed skills in the use of computer software packages and relevant engineering software.

Join a Team working with passion and purpose aimed at proactively achieving the Shire’s Vision and Objectives while living its values of Leadership with HEART - Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.

Contact Information

For enquiries relating to the application or recruitment process, please contact: People and Culture Team on [phone] or [e-mail].

Closing Date: 28/09/2026 4:00 PM W. Australia Standard Time

* Subject to employee superannuation contribution