Project Engineer

Meateng designs and manages projects for meat processing facilities (Meateng does not manufacture equipment). Our focus is on beef, sheep and smallgoods. We encompass the complete spectrum from the arrival and unloading of livestock, to the dispatch of carcass or cartons of meat.  We understand the importance of getting the process layout, labour productivity and product flow right; then move onto building and facility design, refrigeration, electrical, piped services, effluent, render and amenities.   Much of our work is incremental for existing clients with capacity upgrades or extensions for: slaughter, boning, cold store, render.  From time to time a complete greenfield facility is required. 

We currently have two positions available to work in a small project team, alongside other Project Engineers, designers and external consultants. A high level of organisational and project management skill is required as well as efficient and effective communication skills. Applicants must be able to perceive and manage the ‘overview’ of ‘complex’ projects for the interrelated nature of: process, services, building and site development with buildings, roads, dams and stock yards. 

We require an experienced mechanical engineer, or similar relevant qualification, with eight years of demonstrable experience in the meat processing or related industry, to play a lead role in developing detailed process equipment layouts.  We are looking for a senior Project Engineer and a junior Project Engineer to assist in delivering on multiple upcoming projects in the red meat industry.  

Must have: 

1. Design capabilities and problem solving skills
2. A proven track record as a Project Engineer with relevant industry experience.
3. Attention to detail and quality.
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills to liaise with clients and project managers.
5. Strong project administration skills. 
6. Successful involvement in the development, or the incremental improvement, of processing equipment in abattoirs or similar facilities. 
7. A folio of performance specification documents that they have developed.
8. A folio of equipment lists and service loads, and equipment budgets that they have developed.
9. A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Project with a working familiarity with AutoCAD and REVIT. 
10. Prepared to travel throughout Australia and occasionally overseas as projects require, to develop scope with clients and install and commission equipment.

HighlyValued

1. Facility design
2. Food Industry and cold storage facility experience.
3. An understanding of hygienic design.
4. Strong AutoCAD and REVIT skills.
5. Sound knowledge of National Construction Code and Australian Standards.
6. Site experience.
7. Specification writing
8. Budgeting.
9. Experience in planning approval.
10. Knowledge of industrial buildings.