Project Engineer, Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

SRG Global; Australia; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Novated leases

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

SRG Global is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Utilities division in Queensland. The role focuses on delivering water and wastewater infrastructure projects, with long-term career progression in a high-performing team.

The ideal candidate has a Civil or Mechanical Engineering background and 4+ years of project management experience in construction. This permanent role offers stability and opportunities across regional Southeast Queensland.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management.
• 4+ years Project Management experience in Civil, Utilities and Water Infrastructure projects desirable.
• Strong communication and stakeholder liaison ability.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and related software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cost-effective construction methodologies and identify improvement areas.
• Track project finances, review costs vs. budget, and highlight margin impacts.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and teams to resolve technical, commercial, and scheduling issues.
• Understand project scope and identify contractual risks and opportunities.
• Prepare variations, claims, and subcontract agreements.
• Plan procurement activities, organise labour and equipment for supervisors.
• Ensure materials and services meet QA requirements.
• Develop ITPs/ITCs, monitor quality plans, and ensure compliance.
• Assess risks, implement hazard controls, and support incident investigations.
• Promote a strong safety culture through pre-starts and toolbox talks.
• Review CEMP and environmental procedures before work begins.
• Maintain QA documentation, manage project closeout, and finalize defect claims.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Client Liaison

Cost Tracking

Education

Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SRG Global is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Utilities division in Queensland. The role focuses on delivering water and wastewater infrastructure projects, with long-term career progression in a high-performing team.

The ideal candidate has a Civil or Mechanical Engineering background and 4+ years of project management experience in construction. This permanent role offers stability and opportunities across regional Southeast Queensland.