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Senior Project Engineer

DRA APAC

Brisbane, AUonsitePosted Aug 25, 2026
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About the role

Flexible start and finish times supporting work life balance.

Competitive and above market salary packages with regular market analysis, with access to salary packaging.

A collaborative, inclusive and supportive team environment.

About DRA Global

DRA Global Limited (DRA or the Company) is an international multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery and operations management group, predominantly focused on the mining, minerals and metals industry.

The Group has an extensive track record spanning four decades across a wide range of commodities. DRA's teams have deep expertise in mining, minerals and metals processing industries, as well as related non-process infrastructure including water and energy solutions.

DRA covers all major mining centres with offices across Africa and the Middle East, North and South America and Asia-Pacific.

The Role - Senior Project Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to support the delivery of complex engineering projects. In this role, you will provide technical leadership, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and develop practical solutions to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical guidance across all phases of project delivery, including design, analysis, implementation, and construction support.

Develop innovative engineering solutions to address project challenges and achieve client objectives.

Ensure designs comply with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and client specifications.

Collaborate with project managers to develop and deliver projects in line with scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.

Oversee engineering activities, monitor project performance, and proactively resolve technical issues.

Conduct technical reviews and audits to ensure compliance with best practices and project standards.

Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across all project activities.

About You

Strong understanding of engineering principles and project delivery, with experience applying project management methodologies, tools, and software to successfully plan, coordinate, and execute complex engineering projects.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

8+ years’ experience in engineering project delivery, with a focus on technical leadership, working on mineral processing projects.

Knowledge of engineering principles, processes, and technologies, including planning, design and operations.

Experience mentoring and coaching other team members,

Excellent communication, negotiation skills and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Qualifications & Memberships

Tertiary qualification in Engineering or related discipline.

Project Management Certification desirable.

Engineers Australia membership desirable.

Here at DRA, we offer:

Competitive and above market salary packages with regular market analysis.

Modern Brisbane CBD office with convenient access to end of trip facilities.

Flexible start and finish times supporting work life balance.

Access to salary packaging benefits.

A collaborative, inclusive and supportive team environment.

We value diversity and the benefits it brings to achieving our objectives, enhancing our reputation, and attracting, engaging and retaining talented people. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability and ethnicity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Our commitment to equal opportunity and a diverse workplace is embodied in our values of People, Safety, Trust, Integrity, Excellence and Courage.

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