Location: Regional WA and Perth (Site & Perth Office)
Rate: Up to $100 per hour (dependent on experience)
Type: Contract
Duration: Initial project-based engagement with potential extension
Hours: 4/3 site, 5/2 Perth office roster as agreed

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Design Project Engineer to support a portfolio of port facilities projects, focused on project initiation and early engineering phases. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will play a key role in delivering engineering scopes, engaging stakeholders, and supporting execution activities including a major shutdown period.

This role also offers longer-term potential to transition into a major infrastructure project team.

Key Responsibilities

Develop initial scopes of work, cost estimates, and project timelines
Update capital management systems with project requirements
Lead stakeholder engagement and approval processes across project stages
Tender, engage, and manage vendors to develop project concepts and designs
Oversee early engineering activities from concept through to execution readiness
Track and manage design vendor performance and deliverables
Collaborate with Maintenance and Process Control teams to ensure system compatibility
Raise notifications and support planning activities within SAP
Order and track long-lead items and materials
Monitor project budgets, track costs, and provide forecasts
Maintain project tracking systems and provide regular updates
Update technical documentation including master data, inspection checklists, and redlines
Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities
Manage work order backlog and support project close-out activities
Promote safe work practices through field engagement with work groups

Mandatory Requirements

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Proven experience in mining or heavy industrial environments
Strong project management and vendor management experience
Experience with fixed plant equipment (e.g. car dumpers, apron feeders)
Strong communication skills and ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and perform under pressure
Current C Class Driver’s Licence

Preferred

2–5 years’ experience in project management roles
Experience using SAP
Experience supervising execution or shutdown activities
Exposure to port or materials handling infrastructure projects

For more information about this opportunity, please click APPLY or contact Melvern on 08 943744***or via email on ***************@drdgroup.com.au

DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defense, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.

DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages female and Indigenous applicants to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications.
Additional information

Regional WA and Perth | Up to $100 per hour
Contract opportunity
4/3 (site) : 5/2 (Perth office) roster