Senior - Project Engineer

Peabody Energy; Isaac Regional; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Novated leasing

WHEREFIT health program

Career development

Mentorship

Industry exposure

Job summary

Peabody Energy is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead capital and operational improvement projects across our mining operations in Queensland. You will own project planning, execution and delivery, ensuring safety, cost control and schedule adherence while guiding multidisciplinary teams.

In this high‑impact role you will influence strategy, manage budgets and stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement to sustain long‑term business performance.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience delivering capital, operational or infrastructure projects.
• Strong project management, planning and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, contractors and project risks.
• Strong commercial, technical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
• A commitment to Safety, Integrity, Operational Excellence and Courageous Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution and delivery of mining and infrastructure projects.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules and performance outcomes.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Identify and manage project risks while driving safe work practices.
• Provide technical leadership and engineering expertise across project lifecycles.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, statutory requirements and company processes.
• Prepare project reports, forecasts and business case documentation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Scheduling & planning

Risk management

Commercial/analytical skills

Communication & influencing

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

• Lead major mining projects that shape the future of operations
• Influence strategy, delivery and sustainable business outcomes
• FIFO or DIDO on a 9 day fortnight roster

• Lead major mining projects that shape the future of operations
• Influence strategy, delivery and sustainable business outcomes
• FIFO or DIDO on a 9 day fortnight roster

About The Role

Peabody is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead the successful delivery of capital and operational improvement projects across our mining operations. This is a high-impact role that combines technical expertise, stakeholder engagement and project leadership to deliver outcomes that enhance safety, productivity, reliability and long term business performance.

Working across multidisciplinary teams, you will take ownership of project planning, execution and delivery while ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule and within budget. This role provides an opportunity to influence strategic initiatives, solve complex challenges and contribute to the ongoing success of a world class mining operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution and delivery of mining and infrastructure projects.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules and performance outcomes.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Identify and manage project risks while driving safe work practices.
• Provide technical leadership and engineering expertise across project lifecycles.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, statutory requirements and company processes.
• Prepare project reports, forecasts and business case documentation.

The Lifestyle

This position is offered 9 day fortnight roster within a dynamic mining environment, supporting employees who value career development, meaningful project work and opportunities to make a genuine impact.

At Peabody, we invest in our people and the environments they work in. We offer:

• Financial & Practical Support: Domestic relocation assistance (per Peabody policy) and novated leasing options.
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to WHEREFIT and a wide range of health and lifestyle benefits.
• Recognition & Growth: Career development opportunities, mentorship and support for further study aligned to business needs.
• Industry Exposure: Work on projects that directly influence operational performance and long-term business success.

About You

You are an experienced engineering professional with a passion for delivering complex projects and building strong stakeholder relationships. You thrive on solving problems, leading multidisciplinary teams and achieving outcomes that create lasting value for the business.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience delivering capital, operational or infrastructure projects.
• Strong project management, planning and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, contractors and project risks.
• Strong commercial, technical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
• A commitment to Safety, Integrity, Operational Excellence and Courageous Leadership.

Peabody is a direct source employer. We manage our recruitment internally and do not accept unsolicited agency support. Please be advised that any resumes or candidate profiles submitted to Peabody hiring leaders or employees without a formal engagement or agreement in place will be treated as the property of Peabody Energy, and no recruitment fees will be applicable.