Senior - Project Engineer

PEABODY COALTRADE ASIA PRIVATE LTD.; Isaac Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Relocation assistance

Novated leasing

WHEREFIT benefits

Health benefits

Career development

Mentorship

Long-term stability

Job summary

Centurion Mine, operated by Peabody Energy, is seeking an experienced Senior - Project Engineer to join the Project Engineering team in Glenden, Queensland. You will lead planning, execution and delivery of mining and infrastructure projects, reporting to site leadership while ensuring safe, efficient and compliant project delivery.

You will manage scope, budgets, schedules and performance, coordinate stakeholders, and provide engineering leadership across project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related discipline.
• 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

Planning

Risk management

Leadership

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Engineering

Job description

Title: Senior - Project Engineer

Req ID: 5849

City: Glenden

State: QLD

Country/Region: AU

Postal Code: 4743

Department: Project Engineering

Centurion is more than a mine, it’s a mission.

Owned and operated by Peabody Energy, Centurion is a flagship operation in the Australian coal sector. We are a team united by a pursuit of excellence and a determination to make a lasting mark. By investing in the best people and world-class equipment, we are setting the highest safety and production standards in the industry.

At Peabody, we take pride in producing the premium metallurgical coal essential for the world’s steelmaking and infrastructure. We are committed to reviving this world‑class operation, with longwall coal production commenced in 2026. With over a 25‑year-plus mine life, Centurion is positioned to lead the future of underground coal mining through safety, innovation and operational excellence.

The Opportunity

Peabody is seeking an experienced engineering professional to join our team at Centurion Mine.

Reporting through the site leadership team, you will play a key role in the planning, execution and delivery of mining and infrastructure projects. Your focus will be on managing project scope, budgets, schedules and performance outcomes while supporting safe, efficient and successful project delivery across site.

Your Impact

• 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.

About You

You are an experienced engineering professional who enjoys 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.

What’s On Offer

• 9-day fortnight roster.
• Domestic relocation assistance available in accordance with company policy.
• Novated leasing options and WHEREFIT lifestyle benefits.
• Access to health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
• Career development opportunities, mentorship and support for further study aligned to business needs.
• Opportunity to work on projects that directly influence operational performance and long-term business success.
• Long-term career stability with a world‑class operation and significant mine life.

About Peabody

Peabody is a leading coal producer, employing approximately 5,300 people across operations in the United States and Australia, serving customers in 18 countries. Our commitment to sustainability shapes our future and underpins everything we do.

We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful work environment and invest in the growth and development of our people. Safety is our first value, and we are committed to creating a workplace where employees are recognised, supported and empowered to succeed.

Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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