Project Engineers & Senior Project Engineers

Worley; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Parental leave

Leave scheme

Salary packaging

Insurance

Membership reimbursement

Employee discounts

Appreciate rewards

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Worley is seeking Project Engineers to join our team in Brisbane or Adelaide, offering multidisciplinary engineering, procurement and project delivery across the full project lifecycle from concept to handover. You’ll support EPCM mining programs for a major copper growth initiative and work with a collaborative team focused on belonging, innovation and shared success.

Responsibilities include coordinating engineering, procurement and delivery activities, managing scope and risks, engaging

Qualifications

• Project engineering experience with a Civil, Mechanical or Electrical engineering qualification.
• Experience delivering mining, minerals & metals projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning phases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering, procurement and project delivery activities to support safe, timely execution.
• Support project delivery through all phases from concept to handover.
• Ensure deliverables meet design bases, regulations and codes.
• Coordinate technical data reviews across teams for quality and consistency.
• Manage scope, change control, risk and issue resolution to achieve project outcomes.
• Support schedule development, progress tracking, and cost control.
• Engage with clients to support delivery and strengthen relationships.
• Collaborate with procurement teams and vendors for equipment and material procurement.
• Provide leadership across engineering disciplines and drive collaboration.
• Support construction and commissioning by resolving technical issues.
• Prepare and present project status updates and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Scheduling

Education

Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification

Job description

We’re seeking several Project Engineers & Senior Project Engineers to join our team in Brisbane or Adelaide. You’ll be involved in multidisciplinary engineering, procurement and project delivery activities across the full project lifecycle - from concept to detailed design through to construction, commissioning and handover.

Join Worley’s team delivering EPCM services for one of Australia's largest copper growth programs with a leading global mining company. Spanning major underground mine expansions and processing infrastructure projects, this portfolio will help unlock future copper supply while offering the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team that values belonging, innovation, and shared success.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering, procurement and project delivery activities to support safe, efficient, cost-effective and timely project execution.
• Supporting project delivery through all phases, from concept and detailed design through procurement, construction support, commissioning and handover.
• Helping ensure projects align with the client’s approved basis of design, as well as relevant regulatory, statutory and code requirements.
• Coordinating the review of technical data across multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure quality and consistency of deliverables.
• Managing project scope, change control, risk and issue resolution to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Supporting schedule development, progress tracking, forecasting and cost control across project delivery.
• Engaging directly with clients to support successful project delivery and build strong, long‑term working relationships.
• Working closely with procurement teams, vendors and contractors to support equipment and material procurement activities.
• Providing leadership and coordination across engineering disciplines, fostering collaboration and accountability within project teams.
• Supporting construction and commissioning activities by resolving technical issues and ensuring seamless project execution.
• Preparing and presenting project status updates, key risks and mitigation strategies to internal and external stakeholders.

About You

• Project Engineering experience supported by a Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects within the mining, minerals & metals sector
• Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning phases.
• Capable of managing multiple projects and priorities across various stages of the project lifecycle.
• Experience leading or coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and contractors.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, including scope management, cost control, scheduling and risk management.
• Confidence building and maintaining positive client relationships, with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to balance technical, schedule and budget requirements.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach and the ability to adapt in a dynamic project environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence outcomes and drive delivery across diverse project stakeholders.

Benefits To You

• Flexible / hybrid working
• Paid parental leave
• Purchased leave scheme
• Salary packaging including novated leases, personal electronic devices and EV car subscription
• Salary continuance insurance
• Professional membership reimbursement
• Employee discounts including health insurance, gyms, hotels & car hire
• Rewards & Incentives through Worley’s Appreciate rewards program
• Learning & career opportunities

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today’s needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we’re not just talking about it; we’re doing it. We’re reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today’s low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here.

And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.