Project Engineer

Downer Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness initiatives

Downer Group benefits

Career development opportunities

Competitive remuneration package

Safety-focused culture

Training and mentoring

ASX-listed company experience

Job summary

Downer Group is seeking a Project Engineer to deliver capital water infrastructure projects across the greater Brisbane area. You will manage delivery phases, collaborate with design, scheduling, cost and commissioning teams, and ensure smooth transitions across renewals and water main projects.

The role offers an engaging, fast-paced environment with a stable pipeline and opportunities for long-term local work within Downer Group's energy and utilities portfolio.

Qualifications

• Project delivery experience in water and wastewater (preferred).
• Experience driving quality outcomes in project delivery.
• Degree in civil or mechanical engineering.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with people.
• Sound computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend planning visits and concept reviews to advise on constructability and delivery across time, cost, safety and quality outcomes.
• Support Scheduling, Cost Controls, Community Engagement, Procurement, Estimating, Quality Assurance and Safety teams in developing delivery plans.
• Provide technical advice and expertise throughout project delivery phase, addressing issues to meet time, cost, quality and safety targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal/external stakeholders, clients, subcontractors and colleagues.

Skills

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Time management

Quality outcomes

People skills

Computer literacy

Education

Civil or mechanical engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Project Engineer delivers projects across capital water infrastructure including valves, hydrants, water pump stations, network renewals, water main replacements and more across the greater Brisbane Area. In addition to managing the Delivery phase of the program’s renewals projects, you will be collaborating with design, scheduling, cost and commissioning and maintenance teams to ensure smooth transitions and project success.

Join us in this fast-paced, stable, and highly rewarding program, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the industry while benefiting from a robust pipeline of long-term, local opportunities.

What you’ll do

• Attend planning visits and concept reviews to advise on constructability and delivery across time, cost, safety and quality outcomes
• Support Scheduling, Cost Controls, Community Engagement, Procurement, Estimating, Quality Assurance and Safety teams in developing delivery plans
• Provide technical advice and expertise throughout project delivery phase, promptly addressing any issues and problem-solve to maintain time, cost, quality and safety targets
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, clients, subcontractors and colleagues

What we offer

• Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives
• Access to Downer Group benefits
• Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team.
• Competitive remuneration package
• Safety focused culture working within in leading services industry
• Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring
• Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company

What we’re looking for

• Project delivery experience within the water & or Wastewater industry (preferred)
• Experience in driving quality outcomes in project delivery
• Degree qualification in civil or mechanical engineering
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with people
• Sound computer skills

‘About Energy & Utilities…

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.