Engineer - Project
QLD Metallurgical Engineering, Isa Engineering Management
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref No. 104126
Mount Isa Mines (MIM) is delivering the Groundwater Recovery and Management System (GWRMS) – a major environmental initiative designed to recover groundwater from five remediation zones and transfer it to the process plant for beneficial use. We are seeking a hands‐on Project Engineer to support the civil, structural, mechanical, and piping components of this complex water‐transfer system. This is an opportunity for the right candidate to gain practical site experience on a technically diverse project involving bore fields, pump stations, collector tanks, and supporting HV and fibre‐optic infrastructure.
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About the Role
As a Project Engineer on the GWRMS Project, you will support the delivery of key project infrastructure, including:
* Groundwater recovery bore field surface infrastructure (headworks, small‐diameter pipelines)
* Sub‐soil interception trenches and submersible pump stations
* Collector tanks, pump stations, and water allocation pipelines
* Supporting civil works for new fibre‐optic and high‐voltage services
You will play a central role in coordinating design, construction, and contractor interfaces to ensure this integrated system is delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project requirements.
Responsibilities
* Manage and coordinate Structural, Mechanical, Piping, and Civil work scopes across the GWRMS project
* Oversee construction permitting processes
* Collaborate closely with electrical and controls teams to identify integration and optimisation opportunities across pump stations, communications, and HV infrastructure
* Manage and coordinate fabricators, suppliers, and contractors involved in trenching, pipeline installation, pump station construction, and tank installation
* Work with design engineers to ensure designs for bore headworks, pipelines, and civil structures are practical, fit‐for‐purpose, and construction‐ready
* Respond to RFIs and resolve construction queries raised by the execution contractor
* Ensure all project works comply with site requirements, Australian Standards, and statutory safety and QA/QC obligations
* Participate in project schedules, cost control systems, budgets, progress reports, and presentations
* Participate in tender reviews and evaluation processes for project packages
* Manage scope variations and changes in accordance with Glencore MIM procedures
Skillset and Attributes
* Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
* 2–5 years' experience in a relevant engineering role – water infrastructure, pipelines, civil works, or mechanical packages advantageous
* Knowledge of Australian Standards, Acts, and Regulations relating to civil works, pipelines, and mechanical installations
* Experience using SAP and Microsoft Project (beneficial)
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and stakeholder groups
* High‐energy work ethic, able to work autonomously in the field or within a project delivery team
Applications close: 8am Monday 6 April 2026
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