Engineer Piping Project

The Company

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

Join the Civmec Team

Join Civmec Defence Industries Pty Ltd (CDI), formerly Luerssen Australia, as a Project Piping Engineer

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Civmec, CDI is unlocking the potential of sovereign steel shipbuilding by investing in local skills, knowledge transfer, and collaboration with Australian subcontractors and suppliers. Together, we're building a competitive and sustainable naval shipbuilding industry that supports long-term national capability.

Located in our Assembly Hall, Henderson, WA, this is a full-time appointment offering long-term career security for a systems-driven individual.

The Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the planning and execution of piping work packages, ensuring alignment with the integrated master schedule.
• Liaise with design, procurement, and production teams to ensure the seamless flow of information and materials required for piping activities.
• Monitor work progress, identify variances, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule and quality.
• Estimating material quantities, costs, and equipment needs for project planning.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning of piping systems.
• Ensure that piping systems are constructed in compliance with applicable Australian and Defence standards, classification society rules, and internal procedures.
• Verifying that all designs and completed work comply with relevant specifications, standards, and contractual requirements.
• Support inspections and testing activities, ensuring that required documentation is completed and submitted for certification.
• Participate in progress meetings, design reviews, and readiness checks to represent production piping interests

About You

To be successful in the role, you will possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Marine, Naval Architecture, or Production Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in shipbuilding, heavy industry, or defence-related manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Defence Maritime Engineering standards, Australian Standards (e.g., AS/NZS 5601, AS 4041), and classification society requirements (e.g., Lloyd's Register, DNV).
• Prior experience working in Defence or Naval programs (desirable but not essential).
• Construction Industry White Card (or ability to obtain).
• Defence Industry Security Clearance (or ability to obtain)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines

Civmec + You

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a 'Never Assume' culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that's why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff benefits scheme gives you access to accident and sickness insurance, and a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle discounts.

How to Apply

Please click the "apply" link to start your application. We look forward to starting the pathway to your career with Civmec.

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Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply. We respectfully request no agency submissions.

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