Senior Project Engineer (Civil)

DT Infrastructure; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

DT Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our team on the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP), supporting the delivery of the Ormeau Rail Facility. Delivered in partnership with Downer, this major project involves the design and construction of a 66-hectare purpose-built maintenance and stabling facility to support Queensland’s next generation passenger train fleet.

You will lead on-site civil works and coordinate subcontractors to ensure safety, quality and timely

Qualifications

• Degree qualified Civil Engineer with rail or civil infrastructure experience.
• Experience delivering self-perform civil works on site.
• Proven ability to coordinate subcontractors and oversee QA/QC processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver civil engineering and construction activities in line with program, budget and quality requirements.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to achieve project outcomes.
• Oversee QA/QC processes including ITPs, lot management, NCRs and RFIs.
• Interpret designs for construction and resolve technical issues on site.
• Prepare progress reporting and support commercial activities including variations and claims.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team coordination

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

DT Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our team on the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP), supporting the delivery of the Ormeau Rail Facility.

Delivered in partnership with Downer, this major project involves the design and construction of a 66-hectare purpose-built maintenance and stabling facility to support Queensland’s next generation passenger train fleet.

You will play a key role in delivering civil works (self-performed), including internal road networks, pavements, kerb, subsoil drainage and asphalt across the site. This is a hands‑on role responsible for coordinating day-to-day engineering activities, managing subcontractors, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and to the required quality standards.

Working closely with the Project Manager, you will drive construction planning, oversee QA and compliance, and provide technical leadership across site operations on a large-scale, complex rail infrastructure project.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver civil engineering and construction activities in line with program, budget and quality requirements.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to achieve project outcomes.
• Oversee QA/QC processes including ITPs, lot management, NCRs and RFIs.
• Interpret designs for construction and resolve technical issues on site.
• Prepare progress reporting and support commercial activities including variations and claims.

Profile description

• Degree qualified Civil Engineer, with proven experience as a Senior Project Engineer within civil infrastructure or rail projects.
• Strong background in road construction including pavements, kerb, drainage and asphalt.
• Experience delivering self-perform works and managing subcontractors on site.
• Solid understanding of QA/QC processes, contracts and construction standards.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving capability.

We offer

• Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with ourremunerationbenchmarked to market.

• Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure:As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail,roadsand Defence infrastructure projects. Our teamsbenefitfrom the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors.

• Fostering your development:We’vedeveloped a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do. Fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is a core focus for our business.

• Parental leave designed for the reality of family life:Our industry leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life, because at DTI, little families are a part of our one big family.

• Flexibility that works for you and for us:We acknowledge that everyone’s needs are different in striking the right work-life integration. Whetherit’shybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing or balancing family commitments,we’llwork together to make it work.

Job description

DT Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our team on the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP), supporting the delivery of the Ormeau Rail Facility.

Delivered in partnership with Downer, this major project involves the design and construction of a 66-hectare purpose-built maintenance and stabling facility to support Queensland’s next generation passenger train fleet.

You will play a key role in delivering civil works (self-performed), including internal road networks, pavements, kerb, subsoil drainage and asphalt across the site. This is a hands‑on role responsible for coordinating day-to-day engineering activities, managing subcontractors, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and to the required quality standards.

Working closely with the Project Manager, you will drive construction planning, oversee QA and compliance, and provide technical leadership across site operations on a large-scale, complex rail infrastructure project.

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply.

If you have any questions or issuessubmittingyour application, please reach out to [e-mail].