Project Engineer

ABOUT SO4

SO4 is on a mission to produce world-class Sulphate of Potash (SOP). Our Lake Way asset is in the Goldfields region of Western Australia, 15 kms south of Wiluna. With our first product successfully delivered and operations ramping up, we are entering an exciting phase of growth.

Be a part of this exhilarating new chapter and join an innovative and forward-thinking mining company at the forefront of a new industry in Australia, who are focused on sustainability and making a change.

Our values guide the way we work every day:

People | Ownership | Nurture | Drive | Safety

We value integrity, accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement while ensuring the safety of our people and the sustainability of our operations.

Position Overview:

As a Project Engineer, you will report directly to the Engineering Manager and take ownership of planning, executing, and delivering capital projects across our operations. Based in our Perth office, you will stay closely connected to project outcomes through regular site visits and engagement with operational team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project programs, schedules, and systems to ensure accuracy, transparency, and alignment with project objectives

• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and scopes of work, ensuring effective resource and cost management

• Provide engineering support by reviewing technical deliverables, solving complex issues, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and industry standards

• Conduct regular site visits to support project execution and ensure technical requirements are delivered effectively in the field

• Build strong working relationships with project managers, engineers, superintendents, contractors, and other stakeholders to support successful project outcomes

• Analyse project performance, including progress, costs, and deviations, and prepare clear reports and insights for internal and external stakeholders

About You

You’re an experienced Project Engineer who thrives in fast‑moving environments, confidently navigating complex challenges with a strong mix of technical expertise, practical knowledge, and a relentless drive for continuous improvement.

You will come with:

• A postgraduate degree in Project Management, Mechanical Engineering

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within mining or remote operations

• Working knowledge of SQL databases and business software like Aconex and INX

• Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, Office 365, Pronto, and CAD/modelling software.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical data, and project documentation.

• Current WA “C” Class driver’s licence and Construction White Card

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

Our culture is inclusive, friendly, and fun. We are passionate about our work and work hard to achieve our individual and team goals. We help each other out and share our knowledge.

Our benefits continue to grow, some of these include.

• Permanent full-time opportunity

• Perth‑based role with a modern office environment

• Healthy and competitive salary

• Eligibility to participate in the Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP)

• Social events

• 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, including a return-to-work incentive

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness App

• Salary Packaging (Novated Lease Vehicles, Electronic Devices, Education Expenses, FIFO Travel and FIFO Airport Car Parking)

HOW TO APPLY

If this feels like the right next step, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining why you’re a great fit.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights and satisfy all site access and safety requirements, including pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening, and National Police Clearance, as required under WA mining regulations.

 SO4 celebrates diversity and encourages applicants from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities.