Project Engineer SMP

Civmec Construction & Engineering Pty Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Civmec Construction & Engineering Pty Ltd in Western Australia is seeking proactive SMP Project Engineers to support structural, mechanical, and piping construction works on the gallium production plant at Alcoa’s Wagerup site. You will provide technical support to the engineering team and supervisors, ensuring compliance with drawings, quality standards and project objectives.

The role involves coordinating with client representatives and internal stakeholders, reviewing RFIs and TQs, managing

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Structural, Mechanical or Piping engineering.
• Proficient MS Office skills.
• Strong stakeholder communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with client representatives and internal stakeholders regarding technical queries, inspections, project scheduling and coordinating deliveries.
• Inspect works during construction to ensure quality control and construction as per drawings and specifications, working closely with Supervisors to achieve project objectives.
• Monitor procurement of materials and consumables for portion of project scope, to ensure works can proceed as per schedule.
• Review, create, issue and follow up RFIs and technical queries.
• Resolve technical issues in an expedient and cost-effective manner.
• Ensure hold points requirements are concluded before works proceed.
• Oversee subcontractors’ performance.
• Prepare construction work packs and material requisitions.
• Maintain project files and registers.
• Attend operations meetings, prepare and issue weekly and monthly reports including work schedules.
• Understand and implement quality control techniques.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Structural/Mechanical/Piping engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

Join the Civmec Team

Civmec has been awarded the construction contract for the gallium production plant at Alcoa’s Wagerup Alumina Refinery in WA and we’re looking to strengthen our project delivery team.

We’re seeking proactive and detail‑oriented SMP Engineers to support structural, mechanical, piping construction works of the plant's process facilities, along with the process building, tanks, laboratory and supporting infrastructure.

This role will play a key part in providing technical support to the engineetring team and supervisors, ensure compliance with specified engineering standards, drawings, quality standards and project objectives.

Working on a 5:2 DIDO roster, you’ll help drive compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement across site operations while coordinating effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

The Role

Our SMP Project Engineers are key members of our Project Delivery Team managing project scope, client interaction and involved in all aspects of project execution including construction, quality, commercial and management activities.

In this role you will:

• Liaise with client representatives and internal stakeholders regarding technical queries, inspections, project scheduling and coordinating deliveries.
• Inspect works during construction to ensure quality control and construction as per drawings and specifications, working closely with Supervisors to achieve project objectives.
• Monitor procurement of materials and consumables for portion of project scope, to ensure works can proceed as per scehdule.
• Review, create, issue and follow up request for information (RFI's) and technical queries (TQs).
• Resolve technical issues in an expedient and cost-effective manner.
• Ensure hold points requirements are concluded before works proceed.
• Oversee subcontractors’ performance.
• Prepare construction work packs (structural, hydrotesting) and free issued material requisitions.
• Maintain project files and registers.
• Attend operations meetings, prepare and issue weekly and monthly reports including work schedules.
• Understand and implement quality control techniques.

About You

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in Structural, Mechanical or Piping engineering.
• Proficient knowledge in MS Office suites.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a ‘Never Assume’ culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that’s why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff benefits scheme gives you access to accident and sickness insurance, and a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle discounts.

Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply.