Project Controls Engineer – Energy Infrastructure Projects – Brisbane | 2026

Aequalis Consulting Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequalis Consulting Pty is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to support large-scale energy infrastructure projects in Brisbane. The role focuses on cost control, scheduling and performance reporting within a live construction environment.

You will work with project leadership and commercial teams to track baselines, forecast, and provide robust monthly reports, while contributing to continuous improvement of project controls systems.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in engineering or related discipline.
• Strong background in cost control, planning and performance reporting.
• Experience in contractor-led, site-based delivery environments.
• Proficiency with project controls software and reporting tools.
• Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules across major energy infrastructure projects
• Provide cost control, forecasting and earned value reporting
• Track progress against baselines and identify schedule or cost risks early
• Prepare monthly project reports for senior leadership and stakeholders
• Support change management, claims analysis and variation tracking
• Work closely with construction, engineering and commercial teams to ensure accurate project controls data
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project controls systems and processes

Skills

Cost control

Planning

Performance reporting

Scheduling

Forecasting

Earned value

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering degree

Construction management degree

Tools

Project controls software

Job description

Project Controls Engineer – Energy Infrastructure Projects – Brisbane | 2026

This permanent opportunity is for an experienced Project Controls Engineer supporting the delivery of large-scale energy infrastructure projects in South East Queensland. The role sits within a well-established national contractor delivering complex, technically challenging works for tier-one energy clients.

You will work closely with project leadership and commercial teams, providing robust cost control, scheduling and performance reporting across a live construction environment. This role suits a Project Controls Engineer who values delivery discipline, transparency and long-term project continuity.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain integrated project schedules across major energy infrastructure projects

Provide cost control, forecasting and earned value reporting

Track progress against baselines and identify schedule or cost risks early

Prepare monthly project reports for senior leadership and stakeholders

Support change management, claims analysis and variation tracking

Work closely with construction, engineering and commercial teams to ensure accurate project controls data

Contribute to continuous improvement of project controls systems and processes

About You

Proven experience as a Project Controls Engineer on infrastructure or energy projects

Strong background in cost control, planning and performance reporting

Experience working in contractor-led, site-based delivery environments

Proficiency with project controls software and reporting tools

Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder communication skills

Degree qualified in engineering, construction management or a related discipline

Why Apply

Permanent role on a long-term energy infrastructure project in Brisbane

Salary range of $150,000 – $180,000 + Super, depending on experience

Stable project pipeline with a reputable national contractor

Exposure to complex, high-value energy works

Collaborative project environment with experienced leadership

Career longevity and development within a growing delivery team