Project Engineer / Civil Engineer

AWCON; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AWCON seeks a Project Engineer to join our team on surface and underground civil projects, including FRP, concrete works and remote FIFO mining sites. You will coordinate project activities, manage technical and QA requirements, and support on-site delivery with Project Managers and site crews.

The successful candidate will hold a Civil or Structural Engineering degree, have 5+ years in project engineering with underground experience, and demonstrate strong planning, problem-solving and

Qualifications

• Civil or Structural Engineering degree required.
• 5+ years in project engineering with underground exposure.
• Experience delivering FRP and concrete works.
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple work fronts and autonomous decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Drive project delivery safely, on time and on budget.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Supervisors to optimise sequencing.
• Provide technical problem solving and on-site support.
• Manage documentation, QA and compliance.
• Coordinate subcontractors, crews, materials and resources.
• Build relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Identify smarter, faster and more efficient delivery methods.

Skills

Project engineering

Underground construction

FRP works

Quality & safety

Education

Civil or Structural Engineering degree

Job description

AWCON is a rapidly growing Australian civil construction contractor delivering complex projects across the mining and heavy industry sectors. With a proven track record delivering projects valued from $1M to $100M+, we partner with Tier 1 clients on major projects throughout Australia.

With offices and projects spanning every state of Australia, AWCON offers the opportunity to build a long-term career working on diverse and challenging projects across the country.

With a strong pipeline of upcoming works and continued national growth, we are seeking applications from high-performing Project Engineers to join the team across multiple projects

The Opportunity

Working closely with Project Managers and site teams, you will play a key role in coordinating project activities, managing technical and compliance requirements, and supporting efficient project delivery on site.

You'll be embedded in complex surface and underground construction projects, taking ownership of planning, coordination and execution across FRP, concrete and associated civil works.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Driving project delivery safely, on time and on budget

Working closely with Project Managers and Supervisors to optimise sequencing and productivity

Providing technical problem solving and support on site

Managing documentation, QA and compliance without losing sight of delivery

Coordinating subcontractors, crews, materials and project resources

Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders

Identifying smarter, faster and more efficient ways to deliver work

What We're Looking For

A Project Engineer who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and has genuine project delivery experience across underground construction, FRP and concrete works.

You'll bring:

A Civil or Structural Engineering degree

5+ years' experience in project engineering, with a strong background in underground construction

Demonstrated experience delivering FRP and concrete works

Practical knowledge of construction methodology, sequencing and project delivery

The ability to coordinate multiple work fronts and keep projects moving

Strong technical, planning and problem-solving skills

Confidence working closely with Supervisors, crews, subcontractors, clients and Project Managers

A strong understanding of safety, quality, QA and compliance requirements

The ability to work autonomously, make decisions and take ownership of your work

Experience working on remote or FIFO mining projects

Ready to Join the Team?

If you're an experienced Project Engineer with underground construction, FRP and concrete experience and you're looking for your next opportunity with a growing Australian company that values safety, teamwork and quality, we'd love to hear from you.

AWCON is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Note - successful applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening and police clearance.