Project Engineer

Eptec; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Career development opportunities

Training & development

Job summary

Eptec Marine in Sydney, NSW, seeks a confident Project Engineer to support Defence portfolio projects. You will own defined projects, prepare plans and schedules, and coordinate QA/QC, logistics and subcontractors to deliver outcomes.

Requirements include a engineering degree and 3–5 years in asset remediation or civil construction. Desirable knowledge of coatings and hazardous-substance management; NACE I/II is a plus; strong MS Office and MS Project skills are expected.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in Asset Remediation, Civil Construction, Infrastructure or Defence environment.
• Engineering degree required.
• Coatings, surface preparation and hazardous-substance handling knowledge desirable.
• NACE I or II certification desirable but not essential.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).

Responsibilities

• Provide project support and ownership of defined projects with best-practice standards and client requirements.
• Prepare project plans, Gantt charts and specifications for minor projects.
• Coordinate and monitor assigned engineering projects; manage budgets and schedules.
• Support QA/QC, logistics, compliance, subcontractors, equipment control and project administration.
• Communicate with Site Supervisors and Project Managers to deliver project outcomes.

Skills

Asset Remediation

Civil Construction

Project management

MS Office

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

About Us:

Eptec Marine is Australasia’s leading corrosion mitigation and protection company specialising in all aspects of corrosion prevention. Our Total Asset Protection solutions and services include: Corrosion management; Blasting, painting and remediation of concrete and steel structures; Lining and waterproofing; Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Structural Strengthening; Cathodic Protection (CP); and Pipeline Electrical Hazard Assessments.

Eptec Marine delivers across a diverse range of industry sectors, including Naval, Defence and Marine.

Why Join Us?

• Permanent full-time role with competitive salary, allowances & super
• Career development opportunities in a growing national business
• Supportive team culture that values safety, inclusion and collaboration
• On-site parking and well-organised work locations
• Ongoing training and development to help you grow

Compensation – $110,000 to $130,000 full time rate annually (subject to experience)

About the Role

We are currently on the lookout for a confident Project Engineer to join our team based in Sydney, NSW supporting projects across the Defence portfolio.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Provide project support and assistance through the ownership and delivery of defined projects with best practice, client standards and the agreed outcomes and business benefits.
• Prepare documentation including project plans, Gantt charts and specifications for minor projects.
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects.
• Assist to coordinate all project elements including QA/QC, logistics, reporting, compliance, subcontractor management, equipment control, supplies and project management administration.
• Provide timely and efficient coordination and dissemination of project material and project support by undertaking administrative project tasks including managing and maintaining project briefs, project scheduling, action logs, budgets, and performance monitoring of projects.
• Interact daily with Site Supervisors, Project Managers and other project personnel, providing assistance and technical support

Skills/Experience:

• Minimum 3 to 5 year's experience in Asset Remediation, Civil Construction, Infrastructure or Defence environment.
• Relevant degree in Engineering.
• Possess technical knowledge in coatings, surface preparation, management of hazardous substances and application processes, being highly desirable; with experience in asset remediation and infrastructure projects, with blasting & painting and concrete rehabilitation works.
• NACE 1 or 2 certified.(highly desirable but not essential)
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office (excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, etc).
• Ability to work to project deadlines, budgets and team orientated.

At Eptec, Culture Matters

We’re proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce. Our values create a safe, respectful, and high-performing environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who want to be part of a business that values people, safety, and technical excellence.

Next Steps

If you’re looking for your next leadership opportunity in a business that values your skills and will support your development, we’d love to hear from you.