Project Engineer

DT Infrastructure; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DT Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Rail division in Brisbane. The role supports delivery of major rail infrastructure projects across Australia, with FIFO opportunities available depending on project requirements.

You will provide engineering, technical and quality leadership while coordinating construction activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and eligibility for Engineers Australia.
• Minimum three years' experience as a Project Engineer within rail, construction or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of project planning, engineering delivery, quality systems and construction methodologies.
• Experience managing subcontractors, project forecasting, procurement and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• A proactive engineer with a strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and administer construction engineering activities to achieve project safety, quality, programme and budget objectives.
• Manage construction performance, project forecasting, reporting and technical delivery throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate subcontractors, procurement activities, claims, variations and project resources to support successful delivery.
• Lead quality assurance activities, including ITPs, RFIs, lot management and compliance documentation.
• Identify engineering risks and opportunities while providing practical technical solutions to project teams.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Quality assurance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

DT Infrastructure is a trusted provider of engineering and construction solutions that unlock opportunities for our clients, communities and people. Specialising in Defence, transport and infrastructure, we offer a unique synergy of local expertise in complex projects and the global perspective of our multinational parent company, Gamuda Berhad. Through engineering innovation, collaborative contracting and leading sustainability practices we're unlocking opportunities for a better tomorrow.

About the role

DT Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our growing Rail division.

Based in Brisbane, this role offers the opportunity to support the delivery of major rail infrastructure projects across Australia, with FIFO opportunities available depending on project requirements. Reporting to the Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer, you'll provide engineering, technical and quality leadership while coordinating construction activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Working closely with project managers, site teams, subcontractors and clients, you'll play a key role in project planning, forecasting, quality assurance, procurement and technical delivery across a diverse portfolio of upcoming rail projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and administer construction engineering activities to achieve project safety, quality, programme and budget objectives
• Manage construction performance, project forecasting, reporting and technical delivery throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate subcontractors, procurement activities, claims, variations and project resources to support successful delivery
• Lead quality assurance activities, including ITPs, RFIs, lot management and compliance documentation
• Identify engineering risks and opportunities while providing practical technical solutions to project teams
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and eligibility for membership with Engineers Australia
• Minimum three years' experience as a Project Engineer within rail, construction or major infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of project planning, engineering delivery, quality systems and construction methodologies
• Experience managing subcontractors, project forecasting, procurement and technical documentation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build strong working relationships
• A proactive engineer with a strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement

Why work for DTI

• Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with our remuneration benchmarked to market.
• Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure: As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail, roads and Defence infrastructure projects. Our teams benefit from the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors.
• Fostering your development: We've developed a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do. Fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is a core focus for our business.
• Parental leave designed for the reality of family life: Our industry leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life, because at DTI, little families are a part of our one big family.
• Flexibility that works for you and for us: We acknowledge that everyone's needs are different in striking the right work-life integration. Whether it's hybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing or balancing family commitments, we'll work together to make it work.

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply.