ADENCO is a dynamic, growing company in the civil construction, water management and dewatering industry. With long‑term rolling contracts and several major projects underway, this is an ideal time to join a company in a strong growth phase. We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support ADENCO’s delivery of the Dewatering Line Installation for Rio Tinto’s Greater Dampier Iron operations. The project includes trenching, HDPE pipeline installation, welding, tie‑ins, testing and reinstatement across multiple work fronts in a live brownfields environment. This role is responsible for secure, efficient and technically disciplined delivery of field engineering activities, overseeing planning, sequencing, quality compliance and construction support.

The Project

Engineer works closely with supervisors, subcontractors and Rio Tinto operations to maintain progress and ensure alignment with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan and sequence daily construction activities including trenching, HDPE pipeline installation, welding, tie‑ins and reinstatement.
- Provide field engineering support, ensuring works comply with project specifications, ITPs and Rio Tinto requirements.
- Coordinate subcontractors, supervisors and crews, resolving technical issues and maintaining progress across multiple work fronts.
- Prepare and maintain engineering documentation including ITPs, quality records, testing results, as‑builts and commissioning deliverables.




- Support the Senior Project Engineer and Project Manager with reporting, scheduling, procurement and interface management.
- Work closely with Rio Tinto operations to manage shutdowns, access, permits and live‑system constraints.
- Maintain strong field presence, lead safe work practices and ensure compliance with HSE expectations.

About You

You are a hands‑on engineer with experience delivering dewatering, HDPE pipeline or water‑infrastructure projects in mining or heavy‑industrial environments. You are organised, proactive and confident working in a field‑based role with multiple work fronts. You communicate clearly, build strong relationships with supervisors and contractors and maintain high standards of safety, quality and documentation.

You are comfortable working within Rio Tinto systems and thrive in a structured FIFO roster.

Qualifications and Experience

- Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience delivering pipeline, dewatering or water‑transfer infrastructure projects in mining environments.
- Strong technical capability in HDPE installation, welding, trenching, tie‑ins and commissioning.
- Experience preparing engineering documentation, quality records and testing deliverables.
- Familiarity with Rio Tinto standards, procedures and site requirements is highly regarded.
- Strong commitment to safety and operational discipline.

📌 Project Engineer (Perth)
🏢 ADENCO
📍 Perth