Project Engineer

Mark your mark with Thiess Everyday, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change. Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. Thiess is the place to make things happen. About the role Thiess is currently recruiting a Project Engineer for the Tailings Storage Facility at our Eva Copper Mine Project, located on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon People, 75 kilometres north of Cloncurry and 95 kilometres north‑east of Mount Isa. This role is being offered as a max-term contract through to October 2027, providing a great opportunity to be part of an exciting new project We strongly encourage locals in Northwest Queensland, including members of the Kalkadoon community and other First Nations people, to apply for this role on a BIBO basis. Depending on the successful candidate's location, the role can also be offered on a FIFO roster from either Townsville or Brisbane, with on-site accommodation provided. Reporting to the Senior Project Engineer, you will work collaboratively to deliver high-quality plans and designs for our civil works. Key responsibilities in this role will include: Design civil construction components for both permanent and temporary works. Coordinate with clients and/or subcontractors to ensure work is carried out in accordance with design drawings, specifications, and scheduled dates. Collaborate with the Senior Project Engineer to improve processes and clarify design requirements. Ensure civil operations are executed in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. Perform quality management representative duties. Provide daily reports on progress, non‑compliance, and work delays to the Senior Project Engineer. Conduct regular job site inspections to assess performance and compliance with project standards. Actively monitor the work environment for potential hazards and address risks. Support quality and safety audits. Assist with contract management tasks. Contribute to estimating and tendering processes. Implement technical and safety requirements for the project. Oversee daily quality control procedures. Monitor daily production, costs, and schedule adherence. Actively participate in and contribute to the continuous improvement and innovation of work practices. Manage your direct reports to ensure compliance with safety, quality, program and cost requirements. Provide mentoring to your reports for encouraging career progression. About The You Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in civil construction projects, preferably in a mining environment, with tailings experience preferred. In-depth understanding of OHS legislation and regulations, including contractual, quality requirements, safety standards, and knowledge of industry construction processes and methodologies. A valid Australian driver’s licence. Possession of a White Card. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels. Excellent organisational and planning skills. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, with intermediate to advanced competency. What Thiess can do for you 2/1 roster Full camp accommodation provided Individual flexibility arrangements on offer - (FIFO, DIDO, BIBO) Camp accommodation provided whilst on shift Help to grow your career, offering diverse and varied opportunities for advancement The flexibility of working within a global mining services provider A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products Salary sacrifice options for novated leasing Competitive package with the eligibility for annual bonus scheme About Us Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy, and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change. At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition, and developing services to enable sustainable mining. We’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge‑sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining. We’ll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers. We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered. 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