Senior Project Engineer

RHL Recruitment Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established design and engineering firm in Sydney is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to manage engineering activities across defence-related projects. The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of experience, a recognized engineering degree, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Inventor, and SolidWorks. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of A$130,000 to A$150,000 plus super. Candidates must be eligible to work in Australia.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of engineering experience, ideally in defence or related industries.
• Strong proficiency in engineering drawing standards (AS, ISO).
• Familiar with CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering investigations and produce quality technical reports.
• Review and approve CAD drawings.
• Supervise and mentor project engineers.
• Perform calculations for critical fluid systems.
• Manage project tasks and ensure delivery.

Skills

Technical expertise

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Join this established design and engineering company in Sydney as a Senior Project Engineer to support and manage day-to-day engineering activities across defence-related projects.

Salary

Base pay range: A$130,000.00/yr - A$150,000.00/yr + Super + Package

Salary $130,000 – $150,000 + Super + Package

About the Company

A pioneering company specialising in advanced integrated engineering solutions for diverse industries. With a rich legacy spanning decades, this firm has established itself as a leader in its field, consistently delivering exceptional, complex and tailored solutions across a diverse portfolio of safety critical systems. Their skilled and multi-disciplinary teams are wholly dedicated to specifying, servicing and maintaining equipment to the highest standards, whilst optimising the end-user experience.

Role and Responsibilities

As Senior Project Engineer you will possess strong technical expertise and leadership skills and will be able to support project delivery while enabling the Engineering Manager to focus on strategic initiatives. You will also:

• Lead engineering investigations and produce high-quality technical reports and publications
• Review and approve 2D/3D CAD drawings using AutoCAD, Inventor, and SolidWorks
• Supervise and mentor project engineers, overseeing drawing production and technical documentation
• Perform engineering calculations and analysis for critical fluid systems (e.g., high-pressure air, oxygen, hydrogen, water, waste, fuel)
• Manage project tasks, delegate responsibilities, and ensure delivery within allocated hours
• Support project managers and engineers in delivering defence-related projects
• Engage with customers and suppliers to ensure project alignment and technical compliance
• Ensure engineering outputs meet relevant standards (AS, ISO) and AS 1100 drawing requirements

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in mechanical engineering or mechatronics or equivalent - must be recognised in Australia
• Minimum 7 years of engineering experience, ideally in defence or related industries
• Strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent attention to detail and technical accuracy
• Familiar with producing engineering drawings to AS 1100 standard
• Familiar with reading and interpreting design standards (AS, ISO, etc.)

Preferred Skills

• Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Eligible for Australian Defence Security Clearance (desirable)
• Australian citizenship preferred - permanent residents of Australia will also be considered

Other requirements

N.B. You must hold full, unrestricted and ongoing rights to work in Australia to be eligible for this role. Please include this information prominently on your resume or covering letter.

Senior / Principal Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management and Engineering
• Industries: Engineering Services and Design Services

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