Project Engineer

Fyfe-Company,-LL; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Tier 1 secondments

Supportive culture

Professional development

Salary sacrificing options

Purchase leave

Flexible working

Job summary

Fyfe is seeking a Project Engineer to lead engineering design across Oil & Gas and Renewable Energy projects in Australia. You will own concept to delivery, prepare FEED documentation and cost estimates, and ensure QA/compliance with standards.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in engineering and 2–5 years of design experience, with strong stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills. Flexible work conditions available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Process, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or related discipline).
• 2 - 5 years experience in engineering design within Oil & Gas and/or Renewable Energy.
• Ability to prepare engineering designs, project specifications, FEED documentation and cost estimates.
• Sound knowledge of Australian Standards and relevant industry codes.
• Experience conducting site inspections, risk assessments, and contributing to HAZOP reviews.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ambition to grow into senior leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain engineering and project management practices and standards in the organisation.
• Manage engineering design work in accordance with Australian Standards, guides and codes as appropriate, meeting industry best practice.
• Prepare engineering designs, plans, project specifications, project proposals, scopes of work and project opinion of probable cost.
• Prepare concept, feasibility and FEED documentation and obtain relevant reviews and approvals.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the Fyfe QA system and client QA and safety policies and procedures.
• Deliver projects on time, to quality standards and budget requirements.
• Appropriate use of the Fyfe Project Tracker System, including management of notes and tasks.
• Review project costs and supply advice as requested or identified.
• Process monthly claims.
• Provide Project Manager and client with reports and project updates as required.
• Conduct site inspections with clients, contractors, council and regulatory authorities where required.
• Conduct risk assessments.
• Attend and contribute to HAZOPs as required.

Skills

Engineering design

Oil & Gas experience

Renewable energy

FEED documentation

Cost estimates

Risk assessments

HAZOP participation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Fyfe is a national multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering engineering, environmental, planning, and surveying services across Australia. We partner with clients in the Energy & Resources and Property & Infrastructure sectors to provide high-quality, commercially pragmatic solutions with a strong focus on client service and delivery.

Our Energy and Resources Engineering Division is at the forefront of delivering specialist projects in gas, hydrogen, and renewable energy. These include upstream flowlines, well leases, network gathering systems, major gas transmission pipelines, above-ground processing facilities, and emerging renewable energy infrastructure.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Project Engineer with engineering design experience in the Oil & Gas and Renewables sectors. This role is suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is ready to take ownership of complex projects from concept to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain engineering and project management practices and standards in the organisation.
• Manage engineering design work in accordance with Australian Standards, guides and codes as appropriate, meeting industry best practice.
• Prepare engineering designs, plans, project specifications, project proposals, scopes of work and project opinion of probable cost.
• Prepare concept, feasibility and FEED documentation and obtain relevant reviews and approvals.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the Fyfe QA system and client QA and safety policies and procedures.
• Deliver projects on time, to quality standards and budget requirements.
• Appropriate use of the Fyfe Project Tracker System, including management of notes and tasks.
• Review project costs and supply advice as requested or identified.
• Process monthly claims.
• Provide Project Manager and client with reports and project updates as required.
• Conduct site inspections with clients, contractors, council and regulatory authorities where required.
• Conduct risk assessments.
• Attend and contribute to HAZOPs as required.

About You

• Bachelors degree in engineering (Process, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or related discipline).
• 2 - 5 years experience in engineering design within Oil & Gas and/or Renewable Energy.
• Ability to prepare engineering designs, project specifications, FEED documentation and cost estimates.
• Sound knowledge of Australian Standards and relevant industry codes.
• Experience conducting site inspections, risk assessments, and contributing to HAZOP reviews.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ambition to grow into senior leadership roles.

What We Offer

• Career progression in a growing national consultancy.
• Secondments to Tier 1 clients and exposure to diverse projects.
• Supportive, inclusive, and social team culture.
• Competitive salary and financial support for professional development.
• Access to exclusive employee discounts and salary sacrificing options.
• Additional 6-week paid purchase leave.
• Flexible working conditions and open-door management style.

Only candidates with full working rights in Australia will be considered.