Civil RPEQ Engineer

Sabre Engineering Ltd; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long term contract

Accommodation

Laptop provided

Project vehicles

Job summary

Sabre Engineering Services is seeking a highly experienced Civil RPEQ Engineer to join a major rail infrastructure project in the Bowen Basin, Queensland.

You will take ownership of technical oversight, construction verification and engineering certification, ensuring activities meet Australian Standards, quality requirements and statutory obligations. The role suits engineers based in Mackay/Rockhampton willing to travel to Moranbah.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Current Queensland RPEQ registration
• Minimum 10 years civil infra construction
• Experience delivering earthworks, rail formation and bridges
• Strong construction verification and certification background
• White Card and valid driver's licence

Responsibilities

• Provide RPEQ oversight, validation and certification of civil works.
• Review and approve construction methodologies and designs.
• Oversee bulk earthworks, rail formation, bridges and culverts.
• Review piling, foundations, abutments, piers, reinforcement and concrete placement.
• Verify compliance with drawings, standards and quality requirements.
• Review ITPs, work packs and quality documentation.
• Support inspections, sign-offs and verification.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and interface challenges.
• Provide guidance to supervisors, engineers and contractors.
• Liaise with designers and stakeholders to maintain compliance.

Skills

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Construction oversight

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

RPEQ registration

Job description

Location: Moranbah, QLD | Mackay or Rockhampton based preferred
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: Immediate commencement through to June 2027
Roster: 9 days on, 5 days off, subject to project requirements
Accommodation: Provided while working in Moranbah

About the Opportunity Sabre Engineering Services is seeking an experienced Civil RPEQ Engineer to join a major rail infrastructure project in the Bowen Basin, Queensland.
This is an opportunity for a senior civil engineering professional to take ownership of technical oversight, construction verification and engineering certification across a complex infrastructure project involving bulk earthworks, rail formation, reinforced concrete bridges and box culverts.
Working closely with the Construction Manager, Project Manager and site delivery teams, you will play a critical role in ensuring construction activities meet engineering specifications, Australian Standards, quality requirements and statutory obligations.
We are particularly interested in engineers based in Mackay or Rockhampton who have extensive experience delivering major civil infrastructure projects and can regularly travel to Moranbah.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide RPEQ engineering oversight, technical verification and certification of civil construction works.
• Review and approve construction methodologies, engineering documentation, designs and technical submissions within your area of authority.
• Oversee bulk earthworks, rail formation, pavement layers, reinforced concrete bridges and box culvert construction.
• Review construction activities involving piling, foundations, bridge abutments, piers, reinforcement, formwork and concrete placement.
• Verify compliance with approved drawings, engineering specifications, Australian Standards and project quality requirements.
• Review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), work packs, quality documentation and construction records.
• Support inspections, hold points, engineering sign offs and construction verification.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, nonconformances and construction or design interface challenges.
• Provide technical guidance to supervisors, engineers, contractors and project delivery teams.
• Liaise with designers, construction management and project stakeholders to maintain engineering compliance and delivery standards.

Civil RPEQ Engineer | Major Rail Infrastructure Project

Location: Moranbah, QLD | Mackay or Rockhampton based preferred
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: Immediate commencement through to June 2027
Roster: 9 days on, 5 days off, subject to project requirements
Accommodation: Provided while working in Moranbah

About the Opportunity Sabre Engineering Services is seeking an experienced Civil RPEQ Engineer to join a major rail infrastructure project in the Bowen Basin, Queensland.
This is an opportunity for a senior civil engineering professional to take ownership of technical oversight, construction verification and engineering certification across a complex infrastructure project involving bulk earthworks, rail formation, reinforced concrete bridges and box culverts.
Working closely with the Construction Manager, Project Manager and site delivery teams, you will play a critical role in ensuring construction activities meet engineering specifications, Australian Standards, quality requirements and statutory obligations.
We are particularly interested in engineers based in Mackay or Rockhampton who have extensive experience delivering major civil infrastructure projects and can regularly travel to Moranbah.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide RPEQ engineering oversight, technical verification and certification of civil construction works.
• Review and approve construction methodologies, engineering documentation, designs and technical submissions within your area of authority.
• Oversee bulk earthworks, rail formation, pavement layers, reinforced concrete bridges and box culvert construction.
• Review construction activities involving piling, foundations, bridge abutments, piers, reinforcement, formwork and concrete placement.
• Verify compliance with approved drawings, engineering specifications, Australian Standards and project quality requirements.
• Review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), work packs, quality documentation and construction records.
• Support inspections, hold points, engineering sign offs and construction verification.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, nonconformances and construction or design interface challenges.
• Provide technical guidance to supervisors, engineers, contractors and project delivery teams.
• Liaise with designers, construction management and project stakeholders to maintain engineering compliance and delivery standards.

About You To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Current Queensland RPEQ registration.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in civil infrastructure construction.
• Proven experience delivering major earthworks, rail formation, reinforced concrete bridges and culvert works.
• Strong background in construction verification, technical oversight and engineering certification.
• Sound understanding of Queensland engineering legislation, Australian Standards and construction compliance requirements.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, methodologies, inspection records and quality documentation.
• Strong technical leadership, problem solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Construction White Card and current driver's licence.

Highly Regarded

• Experience delivering rail infrastructure or rail corridor construction projects.
• Previous involvement in major mining, transport or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience working within operating rail environments.
• Knowledge of earthworks testing, geotechnical requirements and formation construction.
• Experience managing engineering compliance across multiple civil construction disciplines.

What's on Offer

• Long term contract opportunity on a major Queensland infrastructure project.
• Expected project duration through to June 2027.
• 9 days on, 5 days off roster, subject to potential changes in the new year.
• Accommodation provided while working in Moranbah.
• Laptop supplied for project requirements.
• Access to project vehicles for most operational requirements, with arrangements to be confirmed.
• Work alongside experienced engineering and construction professionals.
• Opportunity to take a leading role in technical governance and certification across a significant rail infrastructure project.