Design Project Engineer

Location: Regional WA (Site & Perth Office)
Rate: Up to $100 per hour (dependent on experience)
Type: Contract
Duration: Ongoing
Roster: 4/3 site, 5/2 Perth Office

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 deliverables. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will play a key role in delivering engineering scopes, managing stakeholders, and supporting project execution, including involvement in a major shutdown period.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop initial scopes of work, cost estimates, and project timelines
• Update capital management systems with project portfolio information
• Lead stakeholder engagement and approval processes across project stages
• Tender, engage, and manage vendors to develop project concepts and designs
• Support 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 SAP notifications and support planning of project work orders
• Order and track long-lead materials and equipment
• Monitor project budgets and provide cost forecasts
• Maintain project tracking systems and provide regular updates
• Update technical documentation including master data, checklists, and redlines
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage work order backlog and support project close-out activities
• Promote safe work practices through field engagement

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 supporting shutdown or execution activities
• Exposure to port or materials handling infrastructure projects

For more information about this opportunity, please click APPLY or contact Caryl on 08 94374400 or via email on caryl.hogan@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.