Senior Project Engineer

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia RHL Recruitment Australia Full time

Senior Project Engineer

Sydney

Full time, permanent role

Competitive salary + Super + Annual Bonus (negotiable dependent on experience)

HI Fraser is an established design and engineering company in Sydney, a leader in the industry and responsible for over 3,000 pivotal projects across various sectors including defence, aerospace, commercial marine and oil & gas. Due to continued growth they are currently seeking a highly capable Senior Project Engineer to support and manage day-to-day engineering activities across a range of exciting, defence-related projects.

About the Company

A pioneering company specialising in advanced integrated engineering solutions for diverse industries. With a rich legacy spanning decades, HI Fraser has established itself as a leader in its field, consistently delivering exceptional, complex and tailored solutions across a diverse portfolio of safety critical systems. Their skilled and multi-disciplinary teams are wholly dedicated to specifying, servicing and maintaining equipment to the highest standards, whilst optimising the end-user experience.

Role and Responsibilities

As Senior Project Engineer you will possess strong technical expertise and leadership skills and will be able to support project delivery while enabling the Engineering Manager to focus on strategic initiatives. You will also:

  • 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 (e.g., high-pressure air, oxygen, hydrogen, water, waste, 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

Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in mechanical engineering or mechatronics or equivalent - must be recognised in Australia
  • Minimum 7 years of engineering experience, ideally in defence or related industries
  • Strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Excellent attention to detail and technical accuracy
  • Familiar with producing engineering drawings to AS 1100 standard
  • Familiar with reading and interpreting design standards (AS, ISO, etc.)

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Eligible for Australian Defence Security Clearance (desirable)
  • Australian citizenship preferred - permanent residents of Australia will also be considered

N.B. You must hold full, unrestricted and ongoing rights to work in Australia to be eligible for this role.
Please include this information prominently on your resume or covering letter.

We are working exclusively with our client HI Fraser on this role. All applications must be made via RHL Recruitment.

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