Project Engineer – Energy Infrastructure Portfolio | Brisbane QLD | 2026

Aequalis Consulting Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequalis Consulting is a specialist recruitment firm supporting complex delivery environments across energy and infrastructure. We operate nationally across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, partnering with clients and candidates focused on long‑term project success.

Aequalis Consulting is seeking a Project Engineer to join its energy and infrastructure delivery practice in Brisbane. You will support multiple work packages, coordinate across engineering, procurement and site

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical or similar).
• Experience as a Project Engineer within energy or infrastructure delivery environments.
• Exposure to contractor-led or EPC-style projects.
• Comfortable working in lean project teams with clear accountability.
• Interested in progression toward Project Management over time.
• Practical, grounded and capable of seeing work through from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of multiple energy infrastructure work packages across an active portfolio.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement and site-based construction activities.
• Assist with project planning, sequencing, cost tracking and progress reporting.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers to ensure accountability on safety, quality and scope.
• Contribute to early works planning, constructability reviews and risk identification.
• Support forecasting, documentation and commercial processes as projects evolve.
• Maintain a strong on-site presence and take ownership of assigned scopes.

Education

Engineering degree (Civil, Mechanical or similar)

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Support delivery of multiple energy infrastructure work packages across an active portfolio


• Coordinate engineering, procurement and site-based construction activities


• Assist with project planning, sequencing, cost tracking and progress reporting


• Manage subcontractors and suppliers to ensure accountability on safety, quality and scope


• Contribute to early works planning, constructability reviews and risk identification


• Support forecasting, documentation and commercial processes as projects evolve


• Maintain a strong on-site presence and take ownership of assigned scopes

About You:

• Degree-qualified in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical or similar)


• Experience as a Project Engineer within energy or infrastructure delivery environments


• Exposure to contractor-led or EPC-style projects


• Comfortable working in lean project teams with clear accountability


• Interested in progression toward Project Management over time


• Practical, grounded and capable of seeing work through from start to finish

Why Apply:

• Long-term energy infrastructure portfolio with committed growth plans


• Opportunity to develop beyond “project-only” delivery into broader portfolio exposure


• Direct access to experienced Project Management and Project Director leadership


• Environment where performance, ownership and follow-through matter


• Strong platform for engineers looking to step into future Project Manager roles

About Aequalis Consulting

Aequalis Consulting is a specialist recruitment firm supporting complex delivery environments across energy and infrastructure. We operate nationally across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, partnering with clients and candidates focused on long‑term project success.