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 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.

At Thiess, we’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

Learn more about working at Thiess.

The opportunity

Are you a Project Engineer with a drive for technical excellence, strong operational oversight, and effective team coordination? Thiess is seeking a proactive engineering professional to support and optimise drill and blast operations at the Eva Copper Mine Project in the Cloncurry region.

As an integral member of the Eva Copper Alliance team, you will provide engineering support to ensure safe, efficient and compliant civil operations across the project. You will help drive consistent performance aligned with construction and production targets, uphold Thiess’ standards of operational excellence, and ensure all onsite activities meet Thiess and broader industry requirements.

Working an 14/7 roster and reporting to the Senior Project Engineer, you will work collaboratively to deliver high-quality plans and designs for our civil works, your duties will include:

• Design civil construction components for both permanent and temporary works.
• Coordinate with clients and/or subcontractors to ensure work is carried out in accordance with design drawings, specifications, and scheduled dates.
• Collaborate with the Senior Project Engineer to improve processes and clarify design requirements.
• Ensure civil operations are executed in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Perform quality management representative duties.
• Provide daily reports on progress, non-compliance, and work delays to the Senior Project Engineer.
• Conduct regular job site inspections to assess performance and compliance with project standards.
• Actively monitor the work environment for potential hazards and address risks.
• Support quality and safety audits.
• Assist with contract management tasks.
• Contribute to estimating and tendering processes.
• Implement technical and safety requirements for the project.
• Oversee daily quality control procedures.
• Monitor daily production, costs, and schedule adherence.
• Actively participate in and contribute to the continuous improvement and innovation of work practices.
• Manage your direct reports to ensure compliance with safety, quality, program and cost requirements.
• Provide mentoring to your reports for encouraging career progression

About you

As a successful applicant, you’ll be a high-achieving team-focused individual who enjoys delivering results in a dynamic environment. Your exceptional relationship-building skills coupled with your ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders will also ensure your success in this role.

You will also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in civil construction projects, preferably in a mining environment, with tailings experience preferred
• In-depth understanding of OHS legislation and regulations, including contractual, quality requirements, safety standards, and knowledge of industry construction processes and methodologies.
• A valid Australian driver’s licence.
• Possession of a White Card.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, with intermediate to advanced competency.

What Thiess can do for you

At Thiess, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive — safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

We offer:

• Permanent full-time role on a 14/7 roster
• Camp accommodation during roster (DIDO or FIFO)
• FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville with Thiess-paid flights
• Ongoing training & development as part of a modern, high-tech new mine
• Health & well-being rewards program through AIA Vitality
• Salary sacrifice options
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel and retail

How to apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess and the Eva Copper Alliance.

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