Senior Project Engineer — Mine Restart Leader

29Metals Limited; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

29Metals Limited seeks a Senior Project Engineer for Capricorn Copper near Mount Isa, Queensland. The role is site-based within the Restart Study Team and reports to the Senior Project Manager, operating on an 8:6 roster.

You will provide engineering and project leadership to plan and deliver capital and sustaining projects that support safe restart and long-term mine performance. Mentoring and governance are key focus areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or diploma) in Engineering.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and mine site infrastructure.
• Experience across civil, structural, and electrical interfaces.
• Proficiency with engineering and project tools, including AutoCAD, Navisworks, and MS Project.
• C-class manual driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of capital and sustaining projects across the site.
• Provide engineering leadership across all project phases to ensure design integrity, constructability, and maintainability.
• Plan and justify capital projects, including cost estimation, scheduling, and resource planning.
• Manage consultants, contractors, and suppliers to deliver safe, high-quality, and cost-effective outcomes.
• Oversee project governance, including cost control, reporting, change management, and compliance with safety, site, and corporate standards.
• Mentor and develop engineers and project teams, fostering a safety-focused, high-performance culture.

Skills

Project leadership

End-to-end delivery

Mentoring

Education

Engineering degree/diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

MS Project

Job description

29Metals Limited seeks a Senior Project Engineer for Capricorn Copper near Mount Isa, Queensland. The role is site-based within the Restart Study Team and reports to the Senior Project Manager, operating on an 8:6 roster.

You will provide engineering and project leadership to plan and deliver capital and sustaining projects that support safe restart and long-term mine performance. Mentoring and governance are key focus areas.