• Fantastic client facing role
• Well respected engineering consultancy with over 32 years in the industry
• Mining, ports and commercial projects

About the opportunity

Due to ongoing demand, we have a full-time opportunity based in Mackay for an experienced Project Engineer to work alongside our client in the resources and ports sector.

As part of the RKF ES team, you will be fully supported in this role as you deliver unique, technical engineering solutions to our clients in the region.

As well as conducting desktop engineering design and analysis tasks, the role requires that you will conduct site inspections, audits, and physical testing of structures in varying conditions.

You will also work with various clients to help manage the maintenance and operation of their assets and infrastructure across several sites in the region. This will include input in developing strategic management plans, remediation designs for degrading structural components and site assistance during shutdowns and outages.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking detailed site condition audits and investigations of steel and concrete structures;
• Preparing and analysing detailed company reports including structural investigations, concrete and steel condition audits and relevant repair strategies;
• Managing the engagement and performance of external contractors and suppliers;
• Expanding RKF ES’ presence through effective stakeholder management;
• Managing ongoing critical projects with a key focus on safety and quality; and
• Undertaking structural design including computer-based analysis of mining/marine/transport infrastructure.

About you

To be considered for the position you will need to hold tertiary qualifications in Civil/Structural Engineering, with at least 5 years’ demonstrated experience in structural design and analysis, site management, concrete and steel inspections, construction support and/or asset integrity/reliability engineering. You must also hold or be working towards your Chartered Professional Engineering status, and have an understanding of/experience working on major construction projects, with at least a portion of your experience gained within either the mining or ports sectors.

Any experience using structural analysis software packages such as SpaceGass and Strand7 and/or working with yard machine tracks will be highly regarded.

You will be comfortable conducting site investigations, condition assessments and writing technical reports and be willing/able to travel for site inspections as required.

Attention to detail, excellent communication skills and a sense of pride in your work will be essential, as you will be working autonomously with support from other offices.

Please note: Only candidates currently residing in Australia with permanent working rights will be considered for this position. 

Applicants who do not meet ALL of the above criteria will not be considered.

How To Apply

For further information or to apply, please email a copy of your CV to trudi.yatras@rkfes.com.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

(Agency referrals will not be accepted).