Senior Project Engineer

DRA Global Limited (ASX: DRA | JSE: DRA) (DRA or the Company) is an international multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery and operations management group, predominantly focused on the mining, minerals, and metals industry.

The Group has an extensive track record spanning almost four decades across a wide range of commodities. Our teams have deep expertise in the mining, minerals and metals processing industries, as well as related non-process infrastructure such as, water, and energy solutions.

DRA covers all major mining centers with offices across Africa and the Middle East, North and South America, and the Asia-Pacific.

We are currently seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our growing team in Phoenix, AZ . This position will require site presence to support our Copper World Project in Tucson, AZ.

The Senior Project Enginee r will be responsible for managing engineering and project design activities across various study phases (concept, pre-feasibility, feasibility, EPCM, and EPC). This position will oversee the integration of multidisciplinary design teams, ensure compliance with project scope and technical standards, and provide leadership to ensure project objectives are met safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Main functions include (but not limited to):

• Engineering and discipline project design activities relating to concept, pre-feasibility, feasibility studies, EPCM and EPC projects.
• Manage engineering teams in projects and across large studies with a project delivery focus.
• Provide leadership and support to the Engineering team through supervision, mentoring, training, and motivation to produce engineering deliverables for projects and studies.
• Lead, co-ordinate and manage all engineering and design functions for a study / project.
• Ensures areas of uncertainty are highlighted and actions are taken to address them.
• Promotes collaboration with other functional groups and stakeholders for engineering matters.
• Interface between Engineering and the other disciplines on the project including Project Controls, Project Management, Procurement, Contracts, Construction, suppliers, and the client team.
• Mentoring and development of less experienced personnel.
• Support ongoing improvement and maintenance of engineering systems and procedures.
• Use and support the maintenance of engineering standards across projects and studies by identifying and implementing best practice and holding the team to account for quality.
• Develop and update project-specific procedures and workflows.
• Ensuring different disciplines are integrated into an effective, fit for purpose engineering solution, including, but not limited to:
• Technical Support.
• Contract Management.
• Site Support.
• Documentation and handover.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all required engineering design criteria and specifications are generated and that they aligned with the project scope and budget.
• Ensure the engineering deliverables meet customer and other stakeholder expectations.
• Ensure all engineering functions and activities are planned and managed in a coordinated and efficient manner to enhance engineering integrity and minimize rework.
• Ability to handle complex problem-solving tasks, applying appropriate analysis and consideration of high-level technical detail.
• Develop and manage an engineering schedule which meets project schedule requirements in an efficient and logical manner, ensuring the achievement of procurement schedules.
• Manage design coordination reviews with specific reference to monitoring progress and coordinating engineering activities between disciplines.
• Ensure that the discipline designs are based on best engineering principles, statutory regulations, relevant legislation, statutory acts, codes of practice, industry norms, company specifications together with the client standards, procedures, and specifications (quality of design).
• Ensure that engineering designs are compliant with legislation (with specific reference to the legal SHE requirements in terms of US Legislation).
• Raise safety awareness and ensure the design for safety principles are applied to the project.
• Ensure engineering risk assessments and HAZOPs are carried out and all identified issues are addressed.
• Ensure that engineering designs are innovative, and that engineering is fit for purpose.
• Ensure that engineering designs are constructible and operationally viable.
• Ensure the effective (peer) review and approval of discipline designs are implemented.
• Implement continuous improvement through lessons learnt, value engineering, fit for purpose and latest technologies for all disciplines.
• Coordinate and interface with internal and external project consultants as and when required.
• Coordinate and interface with internal and external design and drafting disciplines via the Project Section Leader.
• Provide discipline inputs for studies and proposals.
• Ensure effective management of the information flow and other interfaces between
• the engineering disciplines.
• engineering and the design office.
• engineering and the project management including supporting functions.
• Ensure certified vendor information is received timeously and issued to the design office on the agreed project platform.
• Ensure that fabrication, manufacturing, and construction drawings are issued according to the project programme via the respective Discipline Engineers and Section Leaders.
• Manage engineering and design risk continually and proactively throughout the project lifecycle, escalating more serious risks to HOD and/or project management level as required.
• Capture, appropriately communicate and apply lessons learnt, best practices and risk mitigation measures relevant to the engineering of the project.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably in Civil, Mechanical, or a related discipline.

Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain one.

A minimum of 10 years of relevant engineering experience in mining, minerals, or heavy industrial projects.

Proven experience working in an EPCM project delivery environment.

Strong background in multidisciplinary coordination and project execution.

Experience supporting or leading projects in copper or other base metals.

Demonstrated ability to manage engineering design, cost, and schedule performance.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across teams and with clients.

Proficiency in engineering software and systems relevant to design, documentation, and project controls.

Strong understanding of safety, environmental, and regulatory standards within industrial project environments.

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel), with the ability to independently manage email, calendar, virtual meetings, and team collaboration tools.

Physical Requirements

While performing duties of this job, you may be required to stand, sit in a stationary position 50% of the time, alternate between sitting and standing, push/pull as necessary, reach overhead or below shoulder level, kneel, squat, or stoop.

May be required on occasion to lift and carry items such as files, documents, or small packages, typically up to 10 -20 pounds.

Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.

Close visual acuity to perform activities such as reading, analyzing data, and working on a computer.

DRA Global is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that diversity strengthens our ability to reach our goals, enhances our reputation, and helps us attract, engage, and retain great people.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, or any other characteristic. Our values — People, Safety, Trust, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage — reflect our ongoing commitment to equal opportunities and an inclusive culture.