Project Engineer / Mechanical Engineer

• New fulltime opportunity!
• Mix of site & town-based work.
• Exposure to Project Engineering, Design & Product Development
• Competitive salary

About the Role

Working across the engineering & projects team’s an opportunity exists for a dynamic & skilled project engineer to demonstrate their skills and to continue to grow with the Field Mining Services (FMS) Group. Taking ownership of the project, this position will look to follow the project from initial tendering all the way through to project closeout. In between project you will grow your engineering prowess using SolidWorks, AutoCAD & Ansys to develop products & tools to support our site teams.

Join our fast paced & high performing team where you'll really partner with the business to achieve outstanding results.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing onsite Project Engineering support including cost control, Gantt updates, QA management, technical engineering support.
• Providing office based (Mackay) Project Engineering support including quoting, tendering, building Gantt charts, pad layouts, lift planning & technical engineering support.
• Supporting our Project team to improve systems & site documentation.
• Supporting our Engineering team with the design, engineering of new jigs & rolling out new designs/jigs onsite.
• Contribute to winning & successfully executing projects.

 About You

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 2 yeas + Project Engineering experience & a desire to build your skills in the project space.
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations.
• Be able to demonstrate conceptual, analytical and collaborative skills including the ability to solve complex problems.
• Well-developed computer skills including the use of word processing, MS Project and spreadsheets.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

About Us

Established in 2005 as CQ Field Mining Services, FMS Group has grown from a regional provider into a diversified, multi-division organisation delivering integrated solutions across Australia and Papua New Guinea. Our growth reflects a strong focus on capability, innovation, and meeting evolving client needs, with key expansions including PNG (2013), WA (2017), and the formation of Field Mining Services Group in 2019.

Since then, we have strengthened our service offering through specialised divisions spanning Safety Lift Solutions, engineering, electrical, onsite machining, and parts and equipment, alongside infrastructure maintenance projects and the acquisition of Schlam CRU in 2025. Rebranded as FMS Group in 2024, we are now a fully integrated, one-stop solution for mobile and fixed plant maintenance, shutdowns, infrastructure projects, and capital equipment sales across mining, construction, oil and gas, marine, and renewables.

Interested in knowing more about us: About FMS Group | Heavy Industry Services Since 2005

Delivering the best……every time.

FMS Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.