Project Engineer - Wetland

6Points; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Job summary

6Points is seeking a Project Engineer - Wetland for a major South East Queensland transport project. You will lead engineering delivery of the wetland package, integrating civil construction with hydrology, water-quality, ecological and revegetation requirements.

Relocation packages on offer and Australian experience is required. The role focuses on liaising with the project team to ensure compliance, safety, program, and budget while delivering high-quality environmental outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, water or construction engineering.
• 5-8 years' contractor experience in earthworks, drainage, water infrastructure, wetlands or environmentally sensitive works.
• Current construction induction card and valid driver's licence.
• Ability to obtain project-specific rail, site and medical competencies.
• Contractor-side experience with work packs, RFIs, ITPs, subcontractor coordination and progress measurement.

Responsibilities

• Develop methodology for bulk earthworks, liners, drainage, hydraulic structures, sediment controls, soil placement and revegetation.
• Coordinate design inputs for hydrology, geotechnical conditions, water quality, landscaping and maintenance access.
• Establish environmental hold points and response plans for rainfall, dewatering, fauna, erosion and contaminated material.
• Manage specialist subcontractors, material approvals, procurement, quantities, costs and program.
• Coordinate commissioning, establishment monitoring and handover of the completed wetland.

Skills

Contractor coordination

Earthworks & drainage

Environmental sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, water or construction engineering

Job description

A major transport infrastructure project (valued at more than $1 billion) is underway across South East Queensland, delivering complex rail, station and civil works. Having won numerous major projects in Queensland in the past 12 months, the head contractor is seeking a Project Engineer - Wetland to lead engineering delivery of the wetland package, integrating civil construction with hydrology, water-quality, ecological and revegetation requirements.

Indigenous Business Growth (IBG) is a majority Indigenous owned recruitment business registered with Supply Nation, specialising in civil engineering, infrastructure, construction and major project recruitment. We partner closely with contractors, engineering consultancies and delivery organisations to place high quality technical professionals. Our approach is relationship led and commercially grounded, built on practical industry experience and a clear understanding of how complex projects are delivered.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop methodology for bulk earthworks, liners, drainage, hydraulic structures, sediment controls, soil placement and revegetation
• Coordinate design inputs for hydrology, geotechnical conditions, water quality, landscaping and maintenance access
• Establish environmental hold points and response plans for rainfall, dewatering, fauna, erosion and contaminated material
• Manage specialist subcontractors, material approvals, procurement, quantities, costs and program
• Coordinate commissioning, establishment monitoring and handover of the completed wetland

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, water or construction engineering
• 5-8 years' contractor experience in earthworks, drainage, water infrastructure, wetlands or environmentally sensitive works
• Current construction induction card and valid driver's licence
• Ability to obtain project-specific rail, site and medical competencies
• Contractor-side experience with work packs, RFIs, ITPs, subcontractor coordination and progress measurement

Relocation packages on offer.

Australian experience is required.