Defence Project Engineer — Lead Asset Remediation

Eptec; Australia; Remote; AUD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Training and development

Career growth

Competitive salary

Job summary

Eptec Defence is seeking a Project Engineer to lead teams supporting Defence portfolio projects across Australia. This hands‑on leadership role focuses on delivering safe, on‑time, and compliant outcomes within contract requirements and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities include preparing project plans, schedules, specifications, coordinating QA/QC, subcontractors, and project administration, while working closely with Site Supervisors and Project Managers to provide technical support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in asset remediation, civil construction and defence environment.
• Relevant degree in Engineering.
• NACE 1 or 2 certification is highly desirable but not essential.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams supporting defence projects across the portfolio.
• Deliver high-quality outcomes safely, on time and in compliance with standards.
• Prepare project plans, schedules and specifications for minor projects.
• Coordinate QA/QC, logistics, reporting, subcontractor management and project administration.
• Communicate with Site Supervisors and Project Managers daily to provide technical support.

Skills

Asset remediation

Civil construction

Defence environment

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Eptec Defence is seeking a Project Engineer to lead teams supporting Defence portfolio projects across Australia. This hands‑on leadership role focuses on delivering safe, on‑time, and compliant outcomes within contract requirements and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities include preparing project plans, schedules, specifications, coordinating QA/QC, subcontractors, and project administration, while working closely with Site Supervisors and Project Managers to provide technical support.