Remote Mining Project Engineer: Design to Construction

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

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.