Engineer Project

• A unique opportunity to join the newly formed Engineering team within RTIO Sustaining Capital division.

• Perth based full time role with ad hoc site travel.

• Responsible for the Engineering management of complex projects across all phases – from Studies and Execution through to Close-out

• Provide Technical leadership to a portfolio of projects

• Coach Project Engineers on the fundamentals of discipline engineering

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Project Engineer to join the Sustaining Capital Engineering Management Team.

Sustaining Capital delivers a diverse portfolio of projects for Rio Tinto Iron Ore to maintain the supply chain capacity. The projects undertaken by Sustaining Capital include construction of haul roads, workshops, camps, fixed plant assets, rail and marine infrastructure. A key project for the role is an airport terminal upgrade.

Reporting to the Principal Project Engineering, you will:

• Prepare engineering scopes of work to support the Study Lead

• Manage engineering compliance to relevant standards including RTIO, Australian Standards and CASA

• Demonstrated expertise in engineering for NPI/facilities projects

• Lead design reviews and critically review engineering deliverables, including the management of technical stakeholders and end user requirements

• Manage cost and schedule compliance of engineering activities within the project.

• Coordinate Technical Queries with consultants (providing technical and site experience/input) and/or engineering subject matter experts

• Supporting the Study Lead, review progress payment claims, provide monthly progress reports to internal stakeholders, review of construction methodology and management of engineering risks.

• Demonstrate safety leadership in the field, engaging in Critical Risk Management ensuring the highest HSEQ standards are being met at all times.

• Collaborate with project support functions (including procurement, cost analysis, estimators, planners, shutdown schedulers, travel, accommodation, and mobilisation teams).

• Support broader portfolio of projects, depending on demand and priority

• Coach Project Engineers on the fundamentals of discipline engineering

• Drive value engineering to achieve cost effective designs

About you

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related discipline and at least 5 years' experience in Project Engineering

• Demonstrated experience in design or project engineering of NPI assets.

• The ability to work collaboratively across a diverse range of stakeholders and operational teams, with effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Specialist level knowledge of related civil standards.

• A demonstrated commitment to safety

• A current and valid manual ‘C Class’ driver's license

What we offer  

• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.  

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority  

• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto  

• Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia  

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus  

• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family  

• Attractive share ownership plan  

• Company provided insurance cover  

• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options  

• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions  

• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support  

• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)  

• To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them  

• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more.

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organisation and fulfilling career.

We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.  To help you on your journey with us, you’ll also have access to:

• Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment

• Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.

Where you will be working

This position is based in Perth at our Central Park office with irregular commute to Pilbara based Operations.

Applications close on 3rd April 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).

About Rio TintoRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice MattersAt Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.