Project Engineer (Mechanical/Process) – 12 Month Contract

GPA Engineering; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Flexible working options

Health & wellbeing

Parental leave

Community & culture events

Charitable giving

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

GPA Engineering is seeking a Project Engineer (Mechanical or Process) for a 12-month contract in Queensland. You will provide engineering and project management support across a diverse portfolio, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver complex, high-value projects in oil & gas, mining, water, and hydrogen sectors.

The ideal candidate has 4–8 years of experience in mechanical or process/chemical engineering, a bachelor degree in engineering, eligibility to register as a PE in

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Chemical or similar discipline.
• Diploma in Project Management preferred or equivalent PM qualification.
• Eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer in Australia.
• Proven experience in design, operations, project engineering or technical roles in heavy industry (oil & gas, mining, hydrogen).
• Familiar with schedules, time constraints, resource allocations, risk and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver small to large, multidisciplinary, high-risk projects.
• Resolve design issues and technical challenges.
• Chair client meetings and track actions, issues and risks.
• Monitor progress and prepare formal progress reports for clients.
• Contribute to project tenders and provide input.
• Assist with contracts administration on larger projects.
• Visit client sites as required.
• Contribute to technical success of project outcomes within engineering discipline(s).

Skills

Project management

Engineering design

Client liaison

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical/Process)

Diploma in Project Management

Job description

GPA Engineering is seeking a Project Engineer (Mechanical or Process) for a 12-month contract in Queensland. You will provide engineering and project management support across a diverse portfolio, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver complex, high-value projects in oil & gas, mining, water, and hydrogen sectors.

The ideal candidate has 4–8 years of experience in mechanical or process/chemical engineering, a bachelor degree in engineering, eligibility to register as a PE in