Project Engineer

18 hours ago


Lonsdale, South Australia Red Appointments Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Project Engineer (Structural Steel)

Role: Full time and Permanent

Hours: MON - FRI 38 hr working week

Location: Fabrication facilities/Workshop located close to Lonsdale

Work: Predominantly structural steel - shafts, beams, columns - fabricated onsite

Working for a well-established mining services and civil infrastructure services contractor, this Project Engineer role will involve working approximately 40% on the workshop floor and 60% of your time in the office at the same site location. You will provide engineering support across re-design, production, fabrication, quality, compliance and testing of typically structural steel projects (shafts, beams, columns).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee project planning, allocation of resources, scheduling, and execution within the workshop
  • Interpret and review engineering drawings and specifications
  • Liaise with clients and internal teams to ensure project requirements are met
  • Provide technical support to fabrication teams and monitor quality control
  • Manage documentation, budgets, and progress reporting
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies

Skills / Experience required:

  • Degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Experience in structural steel fabrication is essential, ideally for mining or heavy industry
  • Strong understanding of workshop operations and steel manufacturing/fabrication processes
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and Inventor software

To apply for this position please select the Apply Now button and forward your resume in MS Word format only. For a confidential chat about the opportunity, please call Gillian Morrell on

PLEASE NOTE - To be considered for this position applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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