Working in a strategic Alliance with Thiess and Harmony, you will form part of a collaborative team, driven by shared objectives and values, to deliver operational excellence at the Eva Copper Mine Project. 

The Alliance will set new benchmarks for safe, sustainable and efficient copper development, supported by commitments to local employment and procurement, new-to-industry and Indigenous workforce development and meaningful engagement in the local community. 

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of defining, building and operating a major mining operation. 

The Eva Copper Mine Project is located on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon People in North West Queensland, approximately 75 km north-west of Cloncurry and about 95 km north-east of Mount Isa. 

The Project is an iron-oxide copper-gold resource featuring multiple open pits and is poised to become the largest greenfield copper mine in Queensland. Learn more about the Eva Copper Mine Project. 

Join us and hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. 

While this role forms part of the Eva Copper Alliance, employment will be ongoing with Thiess, with recruitment and employment managed by Thiess. 

About the role 

Thiess is currently recruiting a Senior Project Engineer for the Bulk Earthworks at our Eva Copper Mine Project, located on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon People, 75 kilometres north of Cloncurry and 95 kilometres north-east of Mount Isa. 

This role is being offered as a max-term contract through to October 2027, providing a great opportunity to be part of an exciting new project! 

Reporting to the Principal Civil Engineer, you will provide onsite construction engineering support ensuring the safe execution of the Project. 

Key responsibilities in this role will include: 

• Contributing to or leading the design, assessment, and review of creek diversion and related infrastructure 

• Supporting technical analysis, including geotechnical, civil, or hydrological modelling 

• Preparing high-quality reports, designs, and project documentation 

• Leading or contributing to site investigations, inspections, and audits 

• Supporting or managing client relationships, project delivery, and proposal development 

• Providing mentorship to junior staff and contributing to a culture of technical excellence and collaboration 

• Engaging with multidisciplinary teams including water, environmental, geotech, and mine planning professionals 

About you 

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in civil construction (2+ years will be considered)  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent 

• Experience leading or mentoring engineers or supervisors 

• Strong focus on governance, reporting and delivery performance 

• Ability to manage safety, schedule and cost effectively 

• Confident communicator with solid stakeholder management skills 

• Australian work rights are required for this position 

What Thiess can do for you  

• 2:1 Roster, flights provided from Brisbane or Townsville  

• Full camp accommodation provided 

• Individual flexibility arrangements on offer - (Live Local, FIFO, DIDO) 

• Help to grow your career, offering diverse and varied opportunities for advancement 

• The flexibility of working within a global mining services provider 

• A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products 

• Salary sacrifice options for novated leasing 

• Competitive package with the eligibility for annual bonus scheme 

About Thiess 

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years. Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.