Project Engineer

Project Engineer – Butcherbird Expansion Project

Location : Perth, WA

Roster : 5 : 2 | Division : Battery Materials – BBX Project

Type : Full-Time and permanent role

Drive innovation. Deliver impact. Help power the future of battery materials.

Element 25 is delivering the next generation of manganese processing and the Butcherbird Expansion Project (BBX) is at the heart of it. We're looking for a Project Engineer with a proven ability to plan, execute and support small to medium-scale industrial projects. This role will take you from the design phase through to commissioning and ongoing operational support— not just managing the process, but shaping it .

What You’ll Do

• Deliver end-to-end project engineering across mechanical, civil, structural, and piping scopes
• Utilise solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles and their application in plant design and operations.
• Coordinate cost, schedule, risk and contractor management
• Contribute to safe, efficient, and sustainable plant design and implementation
• Support commissioning, start-up, and long-term operational readiness
• Travel to site and vendor locations as needed
• Participate in hazard studies and continuous improvement initiatives
• Champion data integrity, documentation control, and process governance
• Play a key role in Element 25’s evolving project management and operational systems

You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related discipline)
• 7+ years’ experience in project / plant design, implementation, and contractor engagement
• As a Mechanical Engineer, demonstrated experience with civil, structural, and piping scopes
• Deep understanding of engineering standards, risk, and compliance in resources or processing industries
• Hands-on project delivery experience with a track record of on-time, in-budget results
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across disciplines
• A safety-first mindset and a strong desire to contribute to operational excellence

We’d like it if you also brought with you

• A solid grasp of process automation technologies
• Experience or keen interest in business intelligence systems integration

Why Join Element 25

• Be part of a sustainable resources innovator
• Work on a flagship battery materials project with global impact
• Enjoy long-term career development across project, operations, and corporate teams
• Collaborate in a values-driven environment where health, integrity, and accountability matter
• Competitive remuneration + career growth + purpose-driven culture

Requirements

• Unrestricted working rights in Australia
• Current Australian driver’s licence (or recognised equivalent)

Ready to Engineer What’s Next?

If you're ready to contribute to the future of energy storage and take ownership of real project outcomes, apply now.

Apply via SEEK with your resume and a short cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.