Project Engineer - Fortitude Valley

Downer Group; Nambour; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Strong focus on safety

Job summary

Downer Group is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects across South East Queensland. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Supervisors and subcontractors to provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle, contributing to planning, design reviews, constructability and value engineering, procurement, cost control, and scheduling.

Safety and quality are key priorities.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification is required.
• Minimum three years of project engineering experience in water or wastewater in South East Queensland.
• Experience in managing subcontractors.
• Experience in project budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Experience in developing scopes of work and subcontract agreements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise across the full project lifecycle.
• Support planning, design reviews, constructability and value engineering.
• Assist with procurement, cost control and scheduling.
• Ensure safe delivery and quality outcomes on projects.

Skills

Subcontractor management

Scope development

Budgeting

Scheduling

Quality assurance

Technical advisory

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Description

Downer’s Energy and Utilities business is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across South East Queensland.

Working closely with Project Managers, Supervisors, subcontractors and the wider program team, you will provide technical expertise and guidance across the full project lifecycle. You will contribute to planning and design reviews, constructability and value engineering, procurement, cost control, scheduling and the safe delivery of projects.

This is an opportunity to use your mechanical or civil engineering expertise in a hands on project delivery environment where safety, quality, commercial performance and positive client and community outcomes are key priorities.

What we’re looking for

You will bring an Engineering qualification together with at least three years of project engineering experience within the water or wastewater industry in South East Queensland.

You will also have experience in:

• Managing subcontractors


• Developing scopes of work and subcontract agreements


• Project budgeting, financial management, forecasting and reporting


• Developing and managing project schedules


• Supporting procurement and supplier engagement


• Driving quality outcomes throughout project delivery


• Providing clear technical advice to project and program teams


• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

You will be a clear and concise communicator with strong organisation and time management skills, sound computer capability and excellent attention to detail. You will also demonstrate a strong commitment to Zero Harm and the ability to perform effectively in a changing project environment.

What we offer

• The opportunity to contribute to essential water and wastewater infrastructure across South East Queensland


• A role combining technical engineering, project delivery and commercial responsibilities


• The opportunity to work alongside experienced project and program professionals


• A strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement


• Career development opportunities within Downer’s Energy and Utilities business

About Energy & Utilities

Downer’s Energy and Utilities business delivers services and solutions across essential infrastructure, supporting customers and communities through safe and reliable project delivery.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We recognise the value of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.