Project Engineer - Mechanical

Worley; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive remuneration

Parental leave (22 weeks)

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Project Engineer – Mechanical to join our Christchurch team, working across industrial, energy, water, power and infrastructure projects. You’ll contribute from concept and design through construction support and commissioning, delivering practical solutions for New Zealand’s sustainable future.

You’ll coordinate technical activities with delivery and mechanical engineering teams, manage scope, schedule and budgets, and ensure safe, high-quality outcomes while supporting

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Experience delivering engineering projects in industrial, manufacturing, water, energy, infrastructure or related sectors.
• End-to-end project delivery including design coordination, construction support and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical engineering projects across industrial, power, water, energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Coordinate activities from concept/design through construction support and commissioning.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams, customers, contractors and suppliers to achieve outcomes.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget and resources.
• Support technical reviews, risk assessments and QA processes.
• Assist with procurement activities and contractor management.
• Maintain health, safety and environmental performance.
• Prepare project documents, reports, schedules and cost forecasts.
• Support business development and identify opportunities with customers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across project delivery.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Construction support

Scheduling

Budgeting & cost forecasting

Communication

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About The Job

We have an exciting opportunity for a

About The Job

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer – Mechanical to join our Christchurch team, working across a diverse range of projects within the industrial, energy, water, power and infrastructure sectors. You'll contribute throughout the project lifecycle, from concept and design through to construction support and commissioning, helping deliver practical solutions that support New Zealand's transition to a more sustainable future.

Working closely with our project delivery and mechanical engineering teams, you'll play a key role in coordinating technical activities, managing stakeholders, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard.

Who We Are

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Our New Zealand team of approximately 250 professionals is backed by a global network of nearly 50,000 people, all driven by a common purpose – delivering a more sustainable world.

Our Christchurch team delivers a broad range of projects that help strengthen critical infrastructure, improve operational performance, and support New Zealand's transition to a more sustainable future.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver mechanical engineering projects across the industrial, power, water, energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Coordinate project activities from concept and design through to construction support and commissioning.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, customers, contractors and suppliers to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget and resource requirements.
• Support technical reviews, risk assessments and quality assurance processes.
• Assist with procurement activities, contractor management and construction support.
• Maintain a strong focus on health, safety and environmental performance.
• Prepare project documentation, reports, schedules and cost forecasts.
• Support business development activities and help identify opportunities with existing and new customers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery and execution.

What You’ll Have

• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated experience delivering engineering projects within industrial, manufacturing, water, energy, infrastructure or related sectors.
• Understanding of mechanical systems, equipment, piping, utilities, process plants or rotating equipment.
• End-to-end project delivery experience including design coordination, construction support and commissioning.
• Strong project planning, scheduling and coordination skills.
• Experience managing stakeholders, contractors and suppliers.
• Understanding of project budgeting, forecasting and risk management principles.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, collaborative and customer-focused approach.
• New Zealand citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa with the right to live and work in New Zealand.

Why You Should Apply

• Join a fun, inclusive and globally connected team of professionals.
• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits.
• Family-friendly benefits including 22 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Option to purchase up to 20 additional leave days per year.
• Access to mentoring, professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive team culture built on respect, safety and collaboration.
• Inclusive leadership committed to supporting diverse career journeys.

Moving Forward Together

We want our people to be energised and empowered to drive sustainable impact. Our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today’s low‑carbon infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here—and no barrier to your potential career success.