Project Engineer

Project Engineer | Mechanical or Electrical | Major Projects

Location: Primarily Pinjarra (minimum 3 days onsite, preference for 5 days onsite). Flexibility to work from the Booragoon office.

Rate: $90-$105 per hour + Super

Duration: Initial 12-month contract with strong extension potential

Start: End of October (earlier if available)

Deliver a $250M Major Capital Project Chandler Macleod is seeking a Project Engineer to join a Global Mining Major Projects Team supporting the Pinjarra Residue Filtration Phase 2 Project, a major brownfield capital project valued at approximately $250 million.

Working within an embedded project delivery team, you will support construction execution, commissioning activities and project closeout across a significant refinery expansion program through to early 2028.

This opportunity is ideal for an engineer who has progressed beyond a graduate program and gained experience delivering capital projects within mining, minerals processing, refining, manufacturing, energy or heavy industrial environments.

Who are we?

Chandler Macleod is a leading global workforce solutions provider, delivering recruitment, consulting, and outsourcing services across multiple industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project delivery from construction through commissioning and handover
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and site-based execution activities
• Assist with scope development, project planning and work package delivery
• Track project actions, risks, schedules and project performance metrics
• Support project reporting, forecasting and stakeholder communication
• Contribute to technical query management and project documentation
• Assist with subcontractor coordination and construction management activities
• Work closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers and operational stakeholders

What We're Looking For

• Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline)
• 3-6 years total engineering experience
• Minimum 2 years Project Engineering experience following completion of a graduate program
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Project coordination, scheduling and reporting experience
• Ability to work confidently within a live operational plant environment

Highly Regarded

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background
• Fixed plant project experience
• Construction execution and commissioning exposure
• Brownfield capital project delivery
• Mining, refining, processing, manufacturing or heavy industry experience
• Owner's team or EPCM project experience

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