Senior Project Engineer

Aequalis Consulting; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO from Brisbane

Competitive rosters

Job summary

Aequalis Consulting Pty is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to own major energy and infrastructure delivery in Queensland’s Surat Basin. You’ll lead multidiscipline engineering packages across electrical, mechanical and civil interfaces.

From design and procurement through to commissioning and close‑out, you’ll drive safety, controls and commercial outcomes on high‑value projects. FIFO from Brisbane with 14:7 or 19:9 rosters is offered.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Electrical or Mechanical) with 5+ years in project delivery.
• Experience in energy, gas, water, or infrastructure projects (brownfield or greenfield).
• Proven ability to manage contractors, schedules and budgets across complex sites.
• Solid knowledge of project controls, safety, and QA frameworks.
• Strong communication and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidiscipline engineering packages across electrical, mechanical and civil interfaces.
• Oversee design, procurement, commissioning and project close-out.
• Collaborate with leadership to drive safety, technical excellence and commercial outcomes.
• Manage schedules and budgets across fast-moving, high-value projects.

Skills

Project delivery

Contractor management

Scheduling

Budget management

Safety

QA frameworks

Communication

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical or Mechanical)

Job description

14:7 or 19:9 FIFO | Surat Basin (Qld)

Are you ready to take ownership of major energy and infrastructure projects that matter?This is a rare opportunity for a driven Senior Project Engineerto join a Tier-1 aligned contractor delivering some of Queensland’s most significant pipeline, compression and electrical infrastructure works.

Working closely with an exceptional leadership team, you’ll play a key role from planning through to delivery — driving technical excellence, safety and commercial outcomes across fast-moving, high-value projects.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Lead multidiscipline engineering packages across electrical, mechanical and civil interfaces.

Take real ownership — from design and procurement through to commissioning and close‑out.

Work alongside industry leaders who value initiative, accountability and innovation.

Enjoy a strong pipeline of projects and genuine long‑term career progression.

FIFO from Brisbane with competitive uplift and well‑structured rosters (14:7 or 19:9).

What You’ll Bring

Engineering degree (Electrical or Mechanical) and 5+ years’project delivery experience.

Background in energy, gas, water, or infrastructureprojects — brownfield or greenfield.

Proven ability to manage contractors, schedules and budget crosses complex sites.

Strong working knowledge of project controls, safety, and QA frameworks.

Confident communicator with collaborative, solutions‑focused mindset.

This role suits engineers who don’t just tick boxes — they drive delivery, influence outcomes, and thrive in challenging environments.