Project Engineer

Ahrens; Town of Gawler; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts to corporate partners

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Ahrens is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Mining Projects team. You'll be the technical backbone between design, procurement and site, ensuring what gets built is practical, compliant and ready to go.

You'll review drawings, coordinate design and develop ITPs, with site rosters and remote-area work. This role requires strong communication, problem-solving and a hands-on approach to project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering or related trade with mining/construction experience.
• Experience coordinating technical activities within project teams.
• Confident reading drawings, specs, scopes and technical documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Practical, analytical approach to solving technical problems.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and project information systems.
• White Card and current Australian driver's licence.
• Able to work remote and rostered site work.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specs and scopes; help resolve technical issues.
• Run TQs and RFIs; maintain registers and timely responses.
• Coordinate design from concept to construction issue; ensure constructability and safety reviews.
• Build work packs for safe and efficient site work.
• Develop ITPs; coordinate inspections, hold points and quality records.
• Support tendering, study, definition and pre-execution planning.
• Prepare material take-offs and technical scopes for enquiries.
• Flag long-lead items early and track engineering deliverables.
• Report progress and maintain project documentation (Aconex, Procore, InEight).
• Work with Project Managers, Construction Managers, clients, consultants and suppliers.
• Spend time on site, including remote areas and rosters.

Skills

Reading drawings

Technical coordination

Communication

Microsoft Office

Project information systems

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Trade qualification (relevant)

Tools

Aconex

Procore

InEight

MS Project

Job description

About the Role

Ahrens is looking for a Project Engineer to join our Mining Projects team. You'll be the technical backbone between design, procurement and site. You'll make sure what gets built is practical, compliant and ready to go.

Key Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specs and scopes, and help resolve technical issues
• Run TQs and RFIs, keeping registers tight and answers moving
• Coordinate design from concept to construction issue, including constructability and Safety in Design reviews
• Build work packs that give site everything it needs to work safely and efficiently
• Develop ITPs and coordinate inspections, hold points and quality records
• Support tendering, study, definition and pre-execution planning
• Prepare material take-offs and technical scopes for supplier and subcontractor enquiries
• Flag long-lead items early
• Track engineering deliverables, report on progress and keep project documentation current (Aconex, Procore, InEight or similar)
• Work closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, clients, consultants and suppliers
• Spend time on site, including remote areas and project rosters

About You

Essential

• Bachelor of Engineering (or related degree), or a relevant trade qualification with demonstrated engineering or project experience in mining or construction
• Experience coordinating technical activities within project teams
• Confident reading drawings, specifications, scopes and technical documents
• Strong written and verbal communication, with sharp attention to detail
• Practical, analytical approach to solving technical problems
• Competent in Microsoft Office and project information systems
• White Card and current Australian driver's licence
• Able to work remote and rostered site work

Desirable

• Mining, resources, industrial construction or brownfield experience
• Experience with BHP projects, specifications or systems
• Experience with Aconex, Procore, InEight, MS Project or similar
• Experience developing work packs, ITPs, MDRs and technical documentation
• Experience in study, definition, ECI or pre-execution phases
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design and construction interfaces

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program, supporting you and your family’s health & wellbeing
• Discounts to some of Australia’s leading corporate partners in private health insurance, gyms, travel, clothing, vehicles and more
• Opportunities for career progression

Ahrens is an Equal Opportunity employer who recognises the value in a diverse workforce. We are dedicated to promote an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all genders and people of Indigenous backgrounds