Project Engineer

Symal; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights provided

Accommodation & meals provided

2 weeks on / 1 week off roster (2/1)

FIFO uplift 30%

Job summary

Symal Infrastructure is delivering major civil works for a 400MW wind energy project in Northern Queensland. We seek a Project Engineer – Civil to manage civil construction activities, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure safe, on-time delivery under contract requirements.

Reporting to the Project Manager/Senior Project Engineer, you will develop short-term programs, monitor costs, support procurement, and drive quality assurance across the worksites with a strong focus on safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
• Approximately 3+ years’ experience in civil construction.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, QA requirements, and project controls.
• Experience with project programming, procurement, and subcontractor management.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a site-based construction team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day civil construction activities on site.
• Develop and monitor short-term construction programs and 3-week look-ahead schedules.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors to meet milestones.
• Assist with procurement, variations, and progress claims.
• Monitor costs, productivity and performance against targets.
• Manage QA processes, ITPS and documentation.

Skills

Civil engineering

Construction management

Project programming

Communication

Problem solving

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Job description

Job Search Category: Engineering – Civil

Build your future with Symal Infrastructure on one of Queensland's largest renewable energy projects.

Symal Infrastructure is delivering the major civil works package for the Gawara Baya Wind Farm, a landmark renewable energy project located in Northern Queensland. We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer – Civil to join our project team and play a key role in delivering complex civil construction works across the project.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Project Manager / Senior Project Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating civil construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day engineering requirements across civil construction activities
• Develop and monitor short-term construction programs, including three-week look-ahead schedules
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials, and subcontractor requirements to meet project milestones
• Assist with procurement, contract administration, variations, and progress claims
• Monitor project costs, productivity, and performance against targets
• Manage quality assurance processes, including ITPs, inspections, and documentation
• Support safety leadership through SWMS reviews, audits, pre-starts, and site engagement
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal project stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and project outcomes

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent
• Approximately 3+ years’ experience in civil construction
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, quality requirements, and project controls
• Experience with project programming, procurement, and subcontractor management
• Ability to work collaboratively within a site-based construction team
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to safe and quality outcomes

Why Join Symal?

• Work on a major 400MW renewable energy project
• Join a collaborative and supportive project team
• Work with an industry-leading contractor with a strong project pipeline
• 2 weeks on / 1 week off roster (2/1)
• 30% FIFO uplift paid on top of base salary
• Flights provided
• Accommodation and meals supplied
• Tools of the trade provided
• Opportunity to work on a significant renewable energy project
• $347M civil works package
• 400MW renewable energy project
• 68 wind turbines
• 78km of access roads
• 1.8 million m³ of earthworks
• 55,000m³ of concrete works
• 800,000 tonnes of crushed gravel
• Peak workforce of approximately 300 personnel

A career with us

At Symal, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Symal.

• Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
• Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
• Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we’re here to support you when you need it.
• Stay social: People are the core of Symal. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fueled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We’re empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine , championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra - helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

Symal acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands upon which we work, live and socialise.We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who we recognise as Australia’s First Peoples whose cultural practices continue today.