Senior Data Engineer

Laing O'Rourke Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke Group in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design, develop and optimise scalable cloud-based data solutions and pipelines. The role focuses on delivering data products for reporting, analytics and AI, while collaborating with stakeholders and driving governance, quality and performance improvements.

A path to leadership within a global engineering enterprise is available.

Qualifications

• Strong SQL and data modelling skills with ETL/ELT development.
• Experience with Azure Data Factory, Databricks and Spark.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and translate requirements into data solutions.
• Understanding of data governance, quality, security and scalable architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and optimisation of cloud-based data solutions and pipelines.
• Deliver high-quality data products for reporting, analytics and AI.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, architects and tech teams to translate requirements into solutions.
• Mentor team members and contribute to the enterprise data platform evolution.
• Drive best practice in governance, quality and security.

Skills

SQL

Data modelling

ETL/ELT

Stakeholder engagement

Cloud data concepts

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Spark

Cloud data platforms

Job description

Senior Data Engineer Laing O'Rourke group Brisbane, QLD, AU

Job Description

About Laing O'Rourke

Laing O'Rourke is a $6 billion global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects. In Australia, we've proudly operated under the Laing O'Rourke banner for over 20 years, building on more than 70 years of local expertise.

Driven by our purpose - pushing the boundaries of what's possible, in service of humanity - we create safer hospitals, cleaner water, secure defence facilities, and better-connected cities. We also build meaningful careers and inclusive workplaces where people thrive. Backed by global strength and deep local roots, our unique operating model combines cutting-edge technology with modern methods of construction to deliver certainty for clients and transform how infrastructure is engineered and built.

We also own two vertically integrated businesses: Select Plant Australia, the nation's fourth-largest plant hire company, and Laing O'Rourke Rail Operations, supporting major projects and nationwide rail maintenance.

That's the Power of Experience.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Senior Data Engineer at Laing O'Rourke in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. This role offers great career prospects with a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and optimisation of scalable cloud-based data solutions and pipelines.
• Deliver high-quality data products that enable reporting, analytics, AI and data-driven decision making.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects and technology teams to translate requirements into solutions.
• Drive best practice in data engineering, governance, quality, security and continuous improvement.
• Mentor team members and contribute to the evolution of our enterprise data platform and analytics capability.

About you

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer, with strong expertise in SQL, data modelling and ETL/ELT development.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Spark and modern cloud data platforms.
• Skilled at engaging stakeholders, gathering requirements and delivering practical business outcomes.
• Strong understanding of data governance, quality, performance optimisation and scalable architecture.
• Passionate about emerging technologies, including AI, with a collaborative and continuous improvement mindset.

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O'Rourke is recognised as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality in 2020, 2022, 2024 and 2026. We know that the right culture and purposeful innovation are key to delivering impact.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.