- Location
- Gladstone, Australia
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Project Engineer - Mining & Metals
At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.
What you’ll do
As a Project Engineer for our Mining & Metals division, based in our Gladstone office, you’ll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineer solutions with people and outcomes in mind.
Coordinate the delivery of multiple small-to-medium engineering projects and work packages across the Gladstone portfolio.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, piping, electrical and structural) to ensure seamless project execution and delivery.
Lead project planning activities, including proposals, scheduling, resource allocation, budgeting and task coordination.
Maintain strong client relationships with key stakeholders, while providing regular project updates and reporting.
Oversee engineering deliverables to ensure technical quality, safety, environmental compliance and adherence to regulatory standards.
Identify and manage project risks, resolve technical and site-based issues and support the development of local capability and team leadership within the Gladstone region.
What you’ll bring
Relevant qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with exposure to mechanical/piping and electrical projects in mining, oil and gas or broader industrial sectors.
RPEQ would be highly regarded.
10+ years' engineering experience, with the capability to operate at a senior project delivery level.
Strong project delivery and management skills, including coordinating multidisciplinary teams, schedules, budgets, deliverables and client expectations.
Solid engineering foundation combined with practical problem-solving, risk management and decision-making abilities.
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills, with a hands-on and adaptable approach to working in a regional client environment.
How we support your growth
We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.
Who we are
We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.
Ready for your next adventure?
If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. For recruitment adjustments, contact [email protected].
Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.
