Engineered with Purpose

At Skookum Technology Ltd, we partner with our customers to deliver engineering excellence across New Zealand and Australia. Our work spans timber processing, quarrying, bulk materials handling, and heavy industrial plant — delivering engineered outcomes that are practical, reliable, built to last and get results.

We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to join our Christchurch-based team. This is a hands-on, end-to-end role for someone who enjoys technical problem-solving, seeing design come to life, site delivery, and strong customer engagement.

Why join Skookum?

• True end-to-end ownership – from concept and estimating through to commissioning

• High customer exposure – be the key technical interface on projects

• Variety of work – engineering, procurement, site supervision, and delivery

• Career growth – develop into senior project engineering, project management roles or, sales engineering

• Strong team culture – collaborative, practical, and supportive

• Modern systems – digital H&S, ERP/CRM, QA, and reporting tools

The role

As a Project Engineer, you’ll be a key member of our Engineering Team, responsible for delivering mechanical and process engineering projects safely, on time, and on budget.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Project engineering from concept, feasibility, and design through to delivery

• Site measure-ups, customer briefings, and solution development

• Mechanical design and design detailing support

• Estimating, tendering, and procurement

• Manufacturing and construction supervision

• Commissioning and handover of engineered solutions

• Supporting service teams with engineering input

• Identifying business development opportunities and “soft” sales

• Managing outsourced resources and subcontractors

• Ensuring QA/QC sign-off and compliance

• Maintaining strong cost, schedule, and safety controls

You’ll work closely with customers, sales engineers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure successful project outcomes and long-term customer relationships.

About you

You’ll bring:

• 5+ years’ experience in Mechanical Project Engineering or Project Management

• Strong technical capability with a practical, delivery-focused mindset

• Experience in feasibility studies, estimating, and procurement

• Sound project cost control and scheduling experience

• Ability to match technical solutions to customer needs

• Experience with SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD

• A solid understanding of the sales and tendering process

• Leadership capability and confidence working with site teams

• A strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer experience

Experience in heavy industry, materials handling, timber processing, or similar environments is highly regarded.

What you’ll get

• Competitive salary package aligned to experience

• Exposure to complex, interesting industrial projects

• Genuine influence over project outcomes

• Clear development pathways within a growing engineering business

• Supportive leadership and a team that backs each other

Ready to lead projects that matter?

If you’re a Project Engineer who wants ownership, variety, and the chance to deliver real-world engineered solutions, we’d love to hear from you.