Senior Project Engineer

About the role

An established design and engineering company with operations in Sydney and Perth, which has delivered over 3,000 projects across defence, aerospace, commercial marine and oil and gas, is looking for a Senior Project Engineer in Perth. The role supports and manages day-to-day engineering activities across a range of defence-related projects, allowing the Engineering Manager to focus on strategic initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead engineering investigations and produce high-quality technical reports and publications
• Review and approve 2D/3D CAD drawings using AutoCAD, Inventor and SolidWorks
• Supervise and mentor project engineers, overseeing drawing production and technical documentation
• Perform engineering calculations and analysis for critical fluid systems such as high-pressure air, oxygen, hydrogen, water, waste and fuel
• Manage project tasks, delegate responsibilities and ensure delivery within allocated hours
• Support project managers and engineers in delivering defence-related projects
• Engage with customers and suppliers to ensure project alignment and technical compliance
• Ensure engineering outputs meet relevant standards (AS, ISO) and AS 1100 drawing requirements

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in mechanical engineering, mechatronics or equivalent, recognised in Australia
• Minimum 7 years of engineering experience, ideally in defence or related safety-critical industries
• Full, unrestricted and ongoing rights to work in Australia; Australian citizenship preferred, permanent residents also considered
• Preferred: project management and stakeholder engagement experience, strong written and verbal communication, and eligibility for Australian Defence Security Clearance

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Familiarity with producing engineering drawings to AS 1100 standard
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting design standards (AS, ISO)

What we offer

• Permanent, full-time position
• Competitive salary plus superannuation and a generous annual bonus

Candidates should contact the recruiter at RHL Recruitment, Sydney, by phone or email to discuss their suitability.