Project Engineer

Overview

At BAE Systems Australia

- Do interesting work that MATTERS
- ENJOY what you do
- GROW your career
- Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

We have a new opportunity for a Project Engineer to partner with the Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) program within our Battlespace Integrated Solutions business. Reporting to the Delivery Stream Project Manager, you will be based at Edinburgh, Adelaide and employed on a permanent full time basis.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, including working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

BAE Systems Australia is leading the $1.2 billion upgrade of the Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN), ensuring Australia remains a world leader in maritime and air defence Over the Horizon Radar (OTHR) systems. The state-of-the-art defence system provides wide-area surveillance at ranges of 1,000 to 3,000 kilometres and plays a vital role in supporting the Australian Defence Force’s air and maritime operations, border protection, disaster relief and rescue operations.

Key responsibilities

- Lead and deliver assigned engineering projects within the Facilities Delivery Stream, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, quality, and performance targets
- Oversee all phases of project execution, including early engineering, engineering design, procurement, installation, and close-out
- Produce engineering plans, conduct engineering design and document reviews
- Ensure documents and artefacts generated are completed and managed in accordance with standard procedures and work instructions, including compliance with product change management and quality control processes
- Manage project risks, resolve issues, and ensure successful project completion with appropriate documentation and compliance
- Act as a primary point of contact for assigned projects, managing stakeholder expectations and ensuring clear communication
- Monitor and report on project progress, ensuring accurate data collection and timely updates to stakeholders and leadership
- Work closely with other project engineers and internal teams, supervise and evaluate the performance of contractors, and provide technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle

About You

- Project engineering experience or engineering experience on facilities related projects (example HVAC, security system, fire system, water treatment plant, fit outs)
- Tertiary engineering degree and critical thinking skills
- The ability to investigate and resolve engineering technical issues
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective relationships with customers, internal and external stakeholders
- Whilst not essential, mechanical engineering or HVAC engineering experience, will be highly regarded

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About Us

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.

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