Design engineer

Design engineers use their technical knowledge and design skills to create innovative solutions across various industries. They are involved in the concept, design, development, and management of projects in areas such as construction, software, machinery, and more.

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Security Engineer - Azure IAM

Location: Perth

Branche: Information Technology

Expertise: IT & Shared Services

Experience: 4 years

Drive a critical Enterprise Access Model (EAM) implementation for a leading Australian mining company. You will: Capture and assess current-state hybrid IAM configurations Design cloud-only access controls using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Migrate control plane accounts to Azure with zero downtime Implement Conditional Access, PIM, and Microsoft Graph automation Ensure secure, compliant access across mining operations and remote sites This is a hands-on technical role with direct impact on cyber resilience in a high-stakes industry.

Civil Engineer

Location: Pinjarra

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Controlling

Experience: 2 years

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you'll be accountable for the complete lifecycle management and coordination of assigned capital projects, with a strong emphasis on haul road development and crucial local authorisation projects across multiple mine sites. You will be instrumental in ensuring the efficient allocation of capital funding and the successful achievement of desired business outcomes through effective project delivery. Key responsibilities include: Lead funding request drafting and review for timely approvals, and provide input on budgets, pricing, procurement, and contractor strategies, and monitoring the metrics throughout the project phases. Collaborate with stakeholders on budgets and priorities, overseeing local authorisations and larger projects. Track project progress, provide regular updates and accurate forecasting through continuous communication with Asset Owners for monthly reporting. Ensure adherence to project delivery and authorisation processes, maintaining audit compliance across sites and identifying process improvements. Hands-on management of the haul road program, including contractor management, site inspections, works forecasting, and progress claim approvals.

Electrical Engineer

Location: Perth

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Validation

Experience: 5 years

Ensure all activities comply with local safety regulations. Support project execution under supervision of Electrical Lead, coordinating across engineering, construction, clients, and vendors to align activities with project goals. Prepare and execute system testing and commissioning procedures, ensures documentation is complete, supports system turnover processes, and addresses field changes, non-conformance, and punch list resolution. Subcontractor & Vendor Management.

Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Brisbane

Branche: Mining

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 0 years

As a key member of the Technical Services team, you'll be instrumental in supporting safe and efficient mining through smart, practical geotechnical solutions. This is a high-performing team with strong experience across large-scale underground operations. You'll work closely with both operational and technical leaders across the mine to identify risk, implement monitoring strategies, and drive site performance through quality geotech practices. Duties include but not limited to: Managing geotechnical risks in line with relevant QLD legislation (MQSHA & regs) Conducting field investigations, mapping, and sampling to assess conditions Designing and implementing geotechnical monitoring systems Advising on geotech aspects of mine design and project work Collaborating closely with mining, geology, and operational teams Producing reports, presenting findings, and recommending practical solutions

ILS Engineer

Location: Perth CBD

Branche: Shipbuilding

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 0 years

Reporting to the Head of Engineering & ILS, you'll support of all logistics engineering deliverables, ensuring alignment with the Functional Performance Specifications (FPS) and Provisional Operating Support Intent (POSI). You'll manage key artefacts, integrate cross-functional inputs, and maintain a strong focus on delivery, governance, and stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage a team of logistics engineers, officers, and contractors across Australia and internationally. Oversee technical outputs, including SSSPECs, UUPs, and LCC documents, ensuring compliance with defence standards. Conduct detailed analyses, such as FMECA, RCM, and LORA, to support logistics strategies. Drive collaboration across engineering, training, and technical documentation teams. Track performance and risk, ensuring projects stay on time and within scope. Champion continuous improvement, optimising tools, processes, and supportability strategies.

Senior Subsea Engineer - Early Development

Location: Perth

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Validation

Experience: 5 years

Provide subsea engineering support during Concept Select and Pre-FEED Drive assurance on designs for structures such as XTs, manifolds, and tie-ins Participate in risk assessments, operability, and constructability reviews Collaborate with drilling, pipelines, environment, and operations teams Lead contractor reviews, manage inputs and track deliverables Perth-based opportunity with a global operator Key role supporting large-scale development projects Work across early phase design, risk reviews, and contractor engagement

Project Engineer

Location: Melville

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Controlling

Experience: 4 years

As the project enters its Basic Engineering and Option Analysis phase (FEL 2) in mid-2025, you'll play a pivotal role in design coordination, project planning, and stakeholder alignment - all within a high-performing, collaborative project team. Support FEL 2 activities, including basic engineering and option analysis Coordinate infrastructure design inputs across multidisciplinary teams Assist in developing and managing project scopes and schedules Ensure alignment with engineering standards and project governance frameworks Facilitate effective communication and coordination among project stakeholders

System Safety Engineer

Location: Henderson

Branche: Shipbuilding

Expertise: IT & Shared Services

Experience: 4 years

As a System Safety Engineer, you will be responsible for applying safety engineering principles throughout the project lifecycle. You'll facilitate hazard analysis workshops, develop and manage system safety deliverables such as System Safety Program Plans, Hazard Logs, and Safety Case Reports, and liaise directly with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and assurance. This role involves supporting emerging projects and software tools, training internal personnel, and driving process consistency across the business. You'll contribute to ABMS (Asset and Business Management System) updates and help embed safety thinking into all phases of design and engineering. Reporting to the Head of Design & Engineering, you will work across both operational and tactical levels, influencing safety outcomes, improving quality processes, and championing continual improvement.

OT Network Engineer - FIFO

Location: Chinchilla

Branche: Information Technology

Expertise: IT & Shared Services

Experience: 0 years

What you'll do: Design and manage complex industrial network configurations from concept to execution Ensure reliable and secure communications across control systems Act as the technical lead for troubleshooting and performance improvement across geographically dispersed assets Collaborate with contractors to support the design, review, and delivery of fit-for-purpose communication systems Contribute to the architecture, monitoring, and systems integration of control networks Provide on-call support and assist field telecom technicians as needed

Process Safety Engineer

Location: Perth

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: HSEQ

Experience: 5 years

Identify, assess, and manage hazards with a particular focus on accident events with potential to impact personnel, e.g. multiple fatalities or process safety events. Leading and coaching the business in process safety management Regulatory management and engagement - lead and coaching Facilitation of workshops Provide advice, coaching and support on Safety in Design and Process Safety Management aspects to Woodside and Contractor operations/development/project Responsible for the definition, planning and coordination of process safety activities within nominated areas of responsibility Responsible for the delivery of the safety in design engineering aspects in accordance with agreed scopes of work Responsible for the meeting of standards, process and procedures for integrity management Responsible to ensure that discipline specific competency is current and skill development plan in place for key gaps Responsible for ensuring inherent safety principals are followed by engineers within nominated areas of responsibility, and that risks are ALARP Agree with Technical Authority the key technical risks and mitigations plans in place for their management Respond to technical queries from service recipients in the required timeframe Review contractor safety in design documentation on behalf of Woodside, including point accountability for squad check comment resolution in the required timeframe Promote and implement continuous improvement opportunities in line with Woodside health and safety policy, standards, procedures and guidelines Contribute to establishing and building internal capability, through development of people and incorporation of lessons learnt.

Design engineer job role 

Design engineers are responsible for creating innovative solutions to problems by using their technical knowledge, mathematical expertise, and design skills. They design and test a range of consumer goods and products and use computer software to create designs and prototypes to ensure product functionality. Apart from conducting research and developing projects, engineers fulfil a range of responsibilities within the engineering department. These tasks encompass creating test prototypes, drafting precise blueprints, and supervising the manufacturing process.

 

Design engineer responsibilities 

As a design engineer, your responsibilities may include:

 

  • Conducting thorough research and create detailed blueprints, engineering plans, and visual graphics
  • Constructing test prototypes to evaluate the performance and functionality of new designs
  • Proposing innovative solutions to enhance production efficiency and optimise manufacturing processes.
  • Using advanced design software to generate precise models and drawings for new product development
  • Assessing the user-friendliness, cost-efficiency, and ecological impact of design solutions
  • Generating diverse design prototypes using computer-assisted design tools
  • Documenting the complete design journey and delivering progress updates to pertinent stakeholders
  • Identifying new systems and processes for quality and efficiency improvements

  • Collaborating with clients to understand their requirements

    Leading a team of engineers

  • Writing technical reports summarising findings
  • Planning and delivering projects on time and within budget

Types of design engineers 

Design engineers are a crucial asset to various industries, playing a key role in transforming creative concepts into tangible, useful products. There are several engineering disciplines in which professionals in the field can specialise. These disciplines include:

  • Civil engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Electrical engineering 
  • Manufacturing engineering
  • Chemical engineering
  • Textile engineering
  • Aerospace engineering
  • Nuclear engineering
  • Structural engineering


In addition to the broad engineering disciplines, design engineers also have the option to specialise in a specific area of the field. Some of the popular specialisations in design engineering include:

  • Chemical engineering
  • Civil engineering
  • Electrical engineering
  • Electronic engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Product/industrial design engineering
  • Software engineering

Design engineer skills 

To succeed as a design engineer, you will need a range of skills, including:

  • Strong computational and spatial ability
  • Proven experience in using CAD software
  • Good understanding of safety standards and the environmental imact of a design
  • Ability to confidently present in front of stakeholders and managers
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Advanced design skills
  • Product-focused creative thinking
  • In-depth knowledge of industry design principles
  • Strong working knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) or engineering software
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Good project management skills
  • Effective time management and prioritisation skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Mathematical knowledge
  • Creativity
  • Technical skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Commercial awareness of specialist area of engineering
  • Eye for detail and methodical work process
  • Numeracy skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability to change
  • Driven, self-motivated attitude and ability to use initiative