Project Engineer - Wind Installation

NES Fircroft; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 124,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly payroll support

Dedicated NES Fircroft consultant

Long-term project exposure

Job summary

NES Fircroft is recruiting a Project Engineer – Mechanical / Wind Installation in Perth to back a major WA renewable energy project. You will contribute to planning, procurement, construction and commissioning of wind installation packages, drawing on heavy industry experience.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage procurement, and ensure technical and commercial requirements are met on time and within budget. Wind experience is beneficial but not essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Around 5+ years' experience in Project Engineering across mining, resources, infrastructure, energy or heavy industry.
• Strong practical site-based construction and project delivery experience.
• Experience coordinating contractors, suppliers, equipment packages and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier prequalification, tender evaluations and contract negotiations.
• Assist with technical and commercial procurement of major installation equipment.
• Support tendering and delivery of installation contracts.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, project, supplier and contractor teams.
• Monitor progress against schedules and milestones.
• Support project deliverables across design, cost, schedule and construction planning.
• Review technical documentation, drawings and vendor information.
• Assist with RFIs, technical queries and engineering actions.
• Support site installation activities and help resolve technical issues.
• Assist with QA documentation, inspections, ITPs, ITRs and project close-out.
• Coordinate interfaces across disciplines.
• Support construction and commissioning through to handover.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Site delivery experience

Contractor coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Job description

Project Engineer – Mechanical / Wind Installation

• $90–$100 per hour + Super, depending on skills and experience
  
• Perth-based 5:2 initially, transitioning to a 2:1 FIFO roster
  
• Major WA renewable energy project | Wind experience beneficial, not essential
  

Join a major renewable energy project in Western Australia and support the delivery of large-scale wind infrastructure from planning and procurement through to construction and commissioning.

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Project Engineer with a strong mechanical engineering and site delivery background. This role would suit someone from mining, resources, infrastructure, energy or heavy industry who is looking to move into large-scale renewable energy project delivery.

Direct wind experience is advantageous but not essential. The project will utilise new installation technology, so we are particularly interested in engineers who are technically capable, adaptable, willing to learn and confident working with contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary project teams.

Salary & Benefits

• $90–$100 per hour + Super
  
• Rate dependent on skills and experience
  
• Initial 5:2 Perth-based roster
  
• Transition to a 2:1 FIFO roster during site delivery
  
• Long-term major renewable energy project
  
• Exposure to innovative wind installation technology
  
• Fortnightly pay via NES Fircroft's contractor payroll system
  
• Dedicated NES Fircroft consultant and contractor support
  
• Opportunity to access future contract opportunities across our extensive WA client base
  

About You

We are looking for an experienced Project Engineer who can bring solid engineering fundamentals and practical site experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
  
• Around 5+ years' experience in Project Engineering across mining, resources, infrastructure, energy, renewables or heavy industry
  
• Strong practical site-based construction and project delivery experience
  
• Experience coordinating contractors, suppliers, equipment packages and multidisciplinary stakeholders
  
• Strong communication skills, commercial awareness and a willingness to learn new installation technology
  

Previous Exposure

Previous exposure to wind, heavy lifting, cranes, mechanical installation, major equipment packages or EPC/EPCM projects will be highly regarded but is not essential.

The Role

The Role Reporting to the Installation Package Manager, you will support the delivery of wind turbine installation packages and associated equipment from early planning through to construction and commissioning.

Your Responsibilities

• Support supplier prequalification, tender evaluations and contract negotiations
  
• Assist with the technical and commercial procurement of major installation equipment
  
• Support the tendering and delivery of installation contracts
  
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, project, supplier and contractor teams
  
• Monitor manufacturing and installation progress against project schedules and milestones
  
• Support project deliverables across design, cost, schedule and construction planning
  
• Review technical documentation, drawings, specifications and vendor information
  
• Assist with RFIs, technical queries and engineering actions
  
• Support site installation activities and help resolve technical issues
  
• Assist with QA documentation, inspections, ITPs, ITRs and project close‑out
  
• Coordinate interfaces across mechanical, structural, civil and electrical disciplines
  
• Support construction and commissioning activities through to handover
  

Highly Regarded Experience

• Mechanical installation
  
• Wind turbine or wind farm construction
  
• Heavy lifting or crane operations
  
• Major equipment packages
  
• Mining infrastructure
  
• Renewable energy
  
• Power generation
  
• EPC/EPCM project delivery
  
• Construction and commissioning
  

Wind experience is beneficial but not essential. We are particularly interested in candidates with strong engineering fundamentals, practical site experience, good stakeholder skills and a genuine willingness to learn new installation technology.

NES Fircroft With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide.

With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is required.

We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting them throughout their assignments and providing access to opportunities across our extensive global client network.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visa and work permits, to providing market‑leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.