Lead Design Project Engineer/ Engineering Manager

Airswift has been tasked by one of our major oil & gas clients to seek a Project Engineer to work within their facilities located in Deer Park, TX for a long-term contract.

Within this position, you will be responsible for developing and executing small capital projects to deliver timely, economical, and safe completion. Projects are primarily maintenance replacements. In-house and external design/engineering support is available as needed.

Daily responsibilities:

• Act as the liaison with operations;
• Develop and manage project scopes and schedules;
• Estimate and control costs;
• Determine applicable client and regulatory policies and procedures and assure project compliance;
• Define and coordinate the work of engineering disciplines, both in-house and contract;
• Review and approve drawings including flow sheets, isos, layouts, etc. and vendor submittals;
• Prepare procedures, specifications, and bid packages;
• Specify, requisitions, and expedite materials and equipment;
• Coordinate construction and turn-over to operations; and
• Communicate the design and technical issues to technical and non-technical functions through reports, memos, design documents, and presentations in a manner that is concise, factual and effective.  Trains, directs, and reviews the work of lower level technical staff.
• Recommend action to improve the quality of the engineering function and working on new engineering methods.

Previous education and experience required:

• Graduate engineer with 5+ years or more of project engineering experience.  
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in chemical or petrochemical plant
• Responsible for assuring that capital, operating and engineering costs are optimized, that all work is completed as scheduled and meets all environmental, health, safety, legal and code requirements.
• Must be capable of handling multiple assignments with project ranging in size from $50K to $6MM.

• Lead end-to-end project delivery, with a strong focus on EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management) within the mining sector.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and change processes to achieve project objectives.
• Drive sustainable capital solutions, aligning project goals with environmental and economic considerations.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with Tier 1 clients and asset owners.
• Oversee resource allocation, contract management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful outcomes on time and within budget.

Senior SMP Designer
Location: Perth, WA
Family orientated business
Indicative assignment length: Contract or permanent position on offer

The company / project 

Join a dynamic, medium-sized engineering consultancy in Perth, renowned for delivering exceptional EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management) solutions to the mining and resources sector. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, our client specializes in driving successful project outcomes across various commodities.

The role
 
An established and highly regarded engineering consultancy in Perth is seeking a Senior SMP (Structural, Mechanical, and Piping) Designer to join their team. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to lead small projects from feasibility through to detailed design, working closely with discipline engineers and project teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead small-scale projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Collaborate directly with discipline engineers during feasibility studies, Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), and detailed engineering design phases.
• Produce and review detailed SMP designs and documentation.
• Provide innovative design solutions tailored to project requirements.
• Maintain compliance with relevant standards, codes, and best practices.

What you'll need to succeed

Extensive experience with SolidWorks is a must.
Proven track record as a senior SMP designer within an engineering consultancy or similar environment.
Strong ability to liaise effectively with engineering teams and project stakeholders.
Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with Australian standards and industry practices.
Gold project experience highly desirable.
A background working in the contractor space – we are not seeking candidates currently on the owner side.

ONLY candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered. (Australian Citizen, PR holder, or Valid Australia working VISA with no restrictions)

What's on offer 

Competitive remuneration package reflective of your experience and expertise.
Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking consultancy on impactful mining projects.
Supportive, collaborative workplace culture.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV

Nelly.myers@airswift.com / +61 8 6146 4352

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider.  With 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 70 countries, Airswift's geographical reach, experience and expertise across the energy, mining, infrastructure and technology sectors is unparalleled.