Senior Pipeline Engineer
- Support delivery of a major 25km underground steel pipeline project.
- Assist with tender evaluations, engineering reviews, and project planning activities.
- Manage contractor performance and ensure adherence to engineering standards.
Location: Perth, WA (initially) then Regional WA (site based)
Rate:$95/hr - $105/hr + super (dependent on experience)
Type: Contract
Duration: Initial 9 month project
Hours: Monday to Friday
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Pipeline Engineer to support the delivery of a major 25km underground steel pipeline project.
The role will commence with approximately 3 months in Perth supporting tender reviews, engineering assessments, procurement activities, and project preparation, before transitioning to site for approximately 6 months to support construction delivery and contractor management.
This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in a significant infrastructure project from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with tender evaluations, engineering reviews, and project planning activities
- Support procurement and inspection of materials and equipment
- Review and interpret technical drawings, plans, and specifications
- Coordinate with project managers, contractors, consultants, and engineering stakeholders
- Support site construction activities and manage contractor performance
- Monitor project progress, quality, and compliance against project requirements
- Ensure adherence to relevant engineering standards, regulations, and codes
- Complete and review red-line markups, test reports, and as-built documentation
- Identify project risks, issues, and delays and assist with mitigation strategies
- Participate in HSE activities and promote a strong safety culture on site
- Provide technical support through construction, commissioning, and handover phases
- Conduct site inspections and support quality assurance activities
Mandatory Requirements
- Degree qualification in Civil, Mechanical, Pipeline, or related Engineering discipline
- Demonstrated experience delivering pipeline, infrastructure, or construction projects
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and construction standards
- Experience managing contractors and construction activities on site
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Ability to identify and resolve construction and engineering issues
- Strong planning, organisational, and project coordination skills
- Commitment to safety and quality outcomes
Preferred
- Previous experience delivering steel pipeline projects
- Underground pipeline installation experience
- Experience across tendering, engineering review, construction, and project delivery phases
- Mining, resources, infrastructure, water, or energy project experience
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