Project Engineer

Beca; Kinleith; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PD opportunities

Supportive culture

Industry experts

Collaboration culture

Health & gym discounts

Job summary

Beca is seeking a Project Engineer for Kinleith Mill in the Waikato region. You will deliver engineering tasks with increasing scope, applying standards and preparing high-quality documentation for pulp and paper projects.

You will coordinate with senior engineers, managers and clients, manage timelines, and support safe operations on site. A mechanical or electrical engineering degree and project management experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Project management qualification and/or demonstrated project management experience.
• Strong customer focus, problem-solving mindset, and willingness to take ownership.
• Experience in pulp and paper or supporting shutdown projects is highly regarded, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of engineering tasks with increasing scope and responsibility, supported by senior engineers.
• Apply engineering standards, procedures and best practice to analyse and progress technical matters.
• Prepare accurate, high-quality documentation that meets project and client requirements.
• Contribute proactively to project delivery through effective collaboration, meetings, and day-to-day coordination.
• Communicate clearly with team members, managers and clients to manage expectations, progress, and timelines.
• Work safely and collaboratively, complying with HSE requirements and supporting colleagues as needed.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Project Engineer – Kinleith Mill

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Our Industrial team is delivering a significant and varied portfolio of work for a key client at their pulp and paper site in Kinleith. We manage a mix of capital and non-routine maintenance projects through a dedicated onsite team, supported by specialist expertise from across our regional offices.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver a range of engineering tasks with increasing scope and responsibility, supported by senior engineers
• Apply engineering standards, procedures and best practice to analyse and progress technical matters
• Prepare accurate, high-quality documentation that meets project and client requirements
• Contribute proactively to project delivery through effective collaboration, meetings, and day-to-day coordination
• Communicate clearly with team members, managers and clients to manage expectations, progress, and timelines
• Work safely and collaboratively, complying with HSE requirements and supporting colleagues as needed

Life at Kinleith

Located next to Tokoroa, Kinleith sits at the heart of New Zealand’s forest industry. Surrounded by farmland and pine forests, the area offers easy access to the natural beauty of the Waikato region. With Rotorua, Taupō, Tauranga, and Mount Ruapehu all within reach, you’ll enjoy an abundance of outdoor activities from hiking, fishing and hunting to snow sports - right on your doorstep!

About you

You’re a project-focused engineer with experience in an industrial or consulting environment. You communicate confidently, build strong working relationships and enjoy coordinating people, tasks and technical outcomes. Organised and curious by nature, you take pride in delivering high‑quality work and seeing projects through.

Role Requirements Include

• A tertiary qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Project management qualification and/or demonstrated project management experience
• A strong customer focus, problem-solving mindset, and willingness to take ownership
• Experience in pulp and paper or supporting shutdown projects is highly regarded, but not essential.

What we offer

• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
• A supportive and caring environment where you can bring your whole self to work
• Opportunities to learn from industry experts and technical leaders across Asia Pacific
• A strong culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Excellent benefits, including discounted health insurance, gym membership discounts, and social club events

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicities, identities, thoughts and experiences.

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