Project Engineer

Eire Constructions; Lismore; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EIRE Constructions in Australia is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the delivery of major water and civil infrastructure projects on site. The role focuses on large-scale concrete structures and water-retaining elements, working closely with the Project Manager, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure safe, high-quality execution.

This is a full-time, site-based position requiring strong on-site presence, leadership of crews, and coordination across design, procurement and

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Extensive experience in civil construction, reinforced concrete.
• Experience in water infrastructure or treatment plant projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Strong coordination across design, procurement and site execution.
• Experience with QA documentation and ITPs.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day engineering activities across civil works.
• Coordinate construction of reinforced concrete structures including tanks and foundations.
• Oversee formwork, steel fixing, pours, curing, and QA hold points.
• Support bulk earthworks, excavation and site prep.
• Coordinate procurement of materials and subcontract packages.
• Assist with subcontractor scope, tendering and scheduling.
• Interpret drawings and engineering documentation.
• Prepare QA documents, ITPs and inspection records.
• Support construction planning, sequencing and methodology.
• Monitor progress and assist with cost controls.
• Ensure WHS compliance and standards.

Skills

Site leadership

Coordination

Communication

Procurement

Drawing interpretation

QA documentation

WHS compliance

Education

Bachelor degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

EIRE Constructions was founded by Kelliher family patriarch Tom Kelliher, in the late1970's. EIRE has blazed a trail in innovative civil infrastructure solutions - and specialises in water treatment, water network infrastructure and transport infrastructure including roads, bridges, wastewater systems and more, drawing on our breadth and depth of experience to deliver complex projects. As regional civil infrastructure specialists, we strive to be a part of the communities in which we operate. Driven by our Purpose ofbuilding the communities we want to live in, we are connected and inspired by our Values.

We are seeking an experiencedProject Engineerto join our delivery team on a major water projects, with a strong emphasis oncivil works delivery and complex reinforced concrete structures. This role will support the successful delivery of critical infrastructure includingwater retaining concrete structures, earthworks, pipelines, and associated civil components that form part of a water treatment facility.

About the Role

As Project Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery ofcivil construction works, with a particular focus onlarge-scale concrete structures and water-retaining elements. You will work closely with the Project Manager, Engineers, Site Supervisors, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery.

This is a full-time, site-based position, requiring a strong onsite presence and the ability to lead construction crews, subcontractors and plant operations in a dynamic civil construction environment. Eire is delivering a $12 Million pump station upgrade, a significant investment in strengthening flood resilience and protecting Lismore's CBD from localised flooding.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing day-to-day engineering activities across civil works packages
• Coordinating construction ofreinforced concrete structures, including tanks, basins and foundations
• Overseeingformwork, steel fixing, concrete pours, curing processes, and QA hold points
• Supporting bulk earthworks, excavation, backfilling, and site preparation works
• Coordinatingprocurement of materials, concrete supplies, reinforcement, formwork systems, and subcontract packages
• Assisting with subcontractor scope development, tendering support, and procurement scheduling
• Interpreting drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation
• Preparing and managing QA documentation including ITPs, checklists, and inspection records
• Supporting construction planning, sequencing, and methodology development
• Monitoring progress, reporting, and assisting with cost and project controls
• Ensuring compliance with WHS requirements, Australian Standards, and project specifications

About You

You are a hands-on engineer who thrives in the delivery ofcomplex concrete civil structuresand understands the importance of coordination between design, procurement, and site execution.

You will ideally have:

• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering
• Strong experience incivil construction with a focus on reinforced concrete structures
• Proven involvement inwater infrastructure or treatment plant projects
• Solid understanding of concrete construction methodology (formwork, reinforcement, pours, curing, QA)
• Experience in procurement activities including supplier coordination and subcontract package management
• Ability to interpret civil and structural drawings and specifications
• Strong QA documentation experience (ITPs, inspections, quality assurance systems)
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across multiple stakeholders