Junior Engineer

Bowsers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BOWSERS in Sydney's Matraville seeks a Junior Engineer to join our building services team on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to grow in passive fire protection systems while working with experienced engineers and project managers.

You will assist in specification, installation, testing, and optimisation across diverse projects, contribute to tender quotes, and help maintain documentation, compliance, and safety on-site.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Construction, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to safety and quality in a site-based role.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation for project delivery.
• Assist in the specification, installation, testing, and optimisation of passive fire systems.
• Conduct on-site inspections and maintain documentation and records.
• Contribute to tender preparation and help negotiate contract conditions.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to achieve project goals.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

BOWSERS is a long-established contracting company operating in the Fire Protection Industry. We have offices in Sydney (Matraville), and Brisbane. We work with experienced building, construction, and engineering professionals to deliver specialist passive fire protection services. Our projects are across a range of settings including new construction, hotels, offices, industrial, education, retail, aged care, childcare and residential.

About the role

We are seeking a talented Junior Engineer to join our team at our Matraville, NSW location on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to develop their expertise in building services engineering whilst working on diverse and challenging projects. You will work alongside experienced engineers and project managers, contributing to the specification, implementation, and optimisation of passive fire systems across a range of projects

Candidates from any engineering discipline will be considered for this position.

What you'll be doing

• Participate in project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure the successful delivery of projects
• Measure daily operational targets on project / maintenance sites in consultation with our technicians
• Oversee the installation, testing, and maintenance of passive fire systems
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to monitor quality and productivity
• Maintain detailed records and documentation
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the operational team.
• Support our Estimating Department by preparing tender quotes for review and submission.
• Play a part in negotiating contract conditions and securing tenders.

Applicants must have valid Australian work authorisation to be eligible for this position.

What we're looking for

• Tertiary qualification in Construction, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 1 years of experience in a site-based role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• A practical approach with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety

What we offer

Bowsers is committed to supporting the career growth and wellbeing of our team members. We offer:

• Mentorship and professional development opportunities to support your progression towards chartered engineer status
• Exposure to diverse and challenging projects across the building services sector
• A collaborative working environment with experienced engineers and industry professionals
• Competitive salary package commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Opportunities to contribute to innovative passive fire solutions.
• A supportive workplace culture that values continuous learning and technical excellence