Design Project Engineer

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 94374400 or via email on melvern.manuksuk@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.