At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering projects and mentor junior engineers in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Established design and engineering firm in Sydney with a strong legacy.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, and comprehensive package.
- Other info: Opportunity for Australian Defence Security Clearance and excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact in defence-related projects while advancing your engineering career.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or mechatronics and 7+ years of experience.
The predicted salary is between 130000 - 150000 $ per year.
Join this established design and engineering company in Sydney as a Senior Project Engineer to support and manage day-to-day engineering activities across defence-related projects.
Salary: A$130,000.00/yr - A$150,000.00/yr + Super + Package
About the Company: A pioneering company specialising in advanced integrated engineering solutions for diverse industries. With a rich legacy spanning decades, this firm has established itself as a leader in its field, consistently delivering exceptional, complex and tailored solutions across a diverse portfolio of safety critical systems. Their skilled and multi-disciplinary teams are wholly dedicated to specifying, servicing and maintaining equipment to the highest standards, whilst optimising the end-user experience.
Role and Responsibilities: As Senior Project Engineer you will possess strong technical expertise and leadership skills and will be able to support project delivery while enabling the Engineering Manager to focus on strategic initiatives. You will also:
- Lead engineering investigations and produce high-quality technical reports and publications
- Review and approve 2D/3D CAD drawings using AutoCAD, Inventor, and SolidWorks
- Supervise and mentor project engineers, overseeing drawing production and technical documentation
- Perform engineering calculations and analysis for critical fluid systems (e.g., high-pressure air, oxygen, hydrogen, water, waste, fuel)
- Manage project tasks, delegate responsibilities, and ensure delivery within allocated hours
- Support project managers and engineers in delivering defence-related projects
- Engage with customers and suppliers to ensure project alignment and technical compliance
- Ensure engineering outputs meet relevant standards (AS, ISO) and AS 1100 drawing requirements
Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in mechanical engineering or mechatronics or equivalent - must be recognised in Australia
- Minimum 7 years of engineering experience, ideally in defence or related industries
- Strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- Excellent attention to detail and technical accuracy
- Familiar with producing engineering drawings to AS 1100 standard
- Familiar with reading and interpreting design standards (AS, ISO, etc.)
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Eligible for Australian Defence Security Clearance (desirable)
- Australian citizenship preferred - permanent residents of Australia will also be considered
Other requirements: N.B. You must hold full, unrestricted and ongoing rights to work in Australia to be eligible for this role. Please include this information prominently on your resume or covering letter.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Project Management and Engineering
Industries: Engineering Services and Design Services
Senior Project Engineer employer: RHL Recruitment Australia
This company is an exceptional employer, offering Electronics Design Engineers the chance to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment in Sydney. With a strong focus on innovation and a diverse project portfolio, employees benefit from end-to-end product ownership, competitive salaries, and opportunities for professional growth within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to bringing cutting-edge products to market.
