_{22nd June, 2026}

Project Engineer
  
Sydney, Northern Beaches
Full time, permanent role
Salary negotiable + Super + annual bonus
  
Join this established design and engineering company in Sydney, a leader in the industry and responsible for over 3,000 pivotal projects across various sectors including naval defence, aerospace, commercial marine, and oil & gas. Due to continued growth they are currently seeking an experienced Project Engineer to be part of a small but growing team with exciting pipelines of work.

About the Company

A pioneering company specialising in advanced integrated engineering solutions for diverse industries. With a rich legacy of over 60 years, this firm has established itself as a leader in its industry, 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 Project Engineer you will deliver a range of projects related to critical fluid systems (high pressure air and oxygen, fire suppression, water, waste, fuel, etc.) primarily in the defence industry. Key tasks will include:

• Project management
• Liaising with suppliers and customers
• Critical thinking for problem solving
• 2D and 3D drafting in AutoCAD, Inventor, and Solidworks
• Producing engineering drawings
• Technical report writing
• Performing engineering calculations and analysis
• Producing and updating technical documentation
• Technical investigations, functional testing
• Conducting design tasks in adherence with the quality management system
• Technical project management under supervision of project managers
• Liaising with suppliers and customers
• Supporting Senior Project Engineers in delivering a range of projects related to critical fluid systems, primarily in the Defence industry
• Ability to work to defined tasks within allocated hours as supervised and directed by Senior Project Engineers

  
Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in mechanical engineering or mechatronics or equivalent Degree must be recognised in Australia
• 3+ years of experience
• Able to use MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook
• Able to use AutoCAD for 2D drafting
• Able to use Inventor and Solidworks for 2D & 3D drafting
• Strong technical writing skill

Preferable if you are familiar with:

• producing engineering drawings to AS 1100 standard
• Familiar with AUSDEFCON framework
• reading and interpreting design standards (AS, ISO, etc.)
• general electrical systems and/or electrical control systems
• Familiar with product design and development
• Australian citizenship preferred - permanent residents of Australia will also be considered

  
Benefits

• Based in Sydney’s Northern Beaches
• Multiple agency / industry / training opportunities within Defence projects

  
  
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.

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