Project Engineer

About the role

Our client, a well‑established engineering business delivering complex infrastructure, construction, utilities, water and industrial projects, is seeking a Project Engineer to join its Adelaide team. The role offers the opportunity to develop project delivery experience across the full project lifecycle in a collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support the delivery of engineering and construction projects from planning through to completion.
• Coordinate project activities to ensure safety, quality, budget and schedule objectives are met.
• Manage procurement, supplier engagement and subcontractor coordination.
• Review engineering documentation, drawings and technical specifications.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, cost tracking and reporting.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders throughout delivery.
• Support site‑based construction, installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Identify and resolve technical and project delivery issues as they arise.
• Maintain project documentation, reports and records in line with company procedures.
• Contribute to continuous‑improvement initiatives and best‑practice project delivery processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in project engineering, site engineering or project delivery.
• Experience on construction, infrastructure, industrial, utilities, water or process‑related projects.
• Strong understanding of the project lifecycle from design through commissioning and handover.
• Proven ability to coordinate contractors, suppliers and subcontractors on site.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of project scheduling, cost control, procurement and risk‑management principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Familiarity with contract administration and project reporting is advantageous.

Required skills

• Project scheduling
• Cost control
• Procurement management
• Risk management
• Contract administration
• Interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications
• Project reporting