Project Engineer

Current Opportunities; Darwin; On-site; CAD 119,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telstra mobile discount

Novated lease options

Paid community service leave

Employee recognition programs

Two weeks extra annual leave option

Superannuation support (CBUS)

Salary sacrifice

Training & study assistance

Job summary

Duratec is seeking a Technical Project Engineer for a local Darwin position, overseeing remediation projects across Marine, Defence and Construction environments.

You will drive compliance with project management systems, take ownership of scope and QA, and provide technical guidance while coordinating subcontractors and suppliers for safe, timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in construction projects.
• Experience with QA documentation and inspections.
• Ability to coordinate subcontractors and manage stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with site teams, clients and suppliers.
• Proficient in reading drawings and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with project management systems and drive continuous improvement.
• Own defined project scope, specifications, QA, and timely outcomes.
• Provide technical advice on design and construction methods.
• Manage all technical aspects of complex projects.
• Assist in procurement and subcontractor management.
• Coordinate site activities with supervisors, subcontractors and suppliers for safe, efficient delivery.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation including progress updates and procurement tracking.

Skills

Construction experience

QA & compliance

Subcontractor coordination

Stakeholder management

Drawing interpretation

Site teamwork

Proactive approach

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

• Technical Project Engineering role based in Darwin (Not suitable for FIFO applicants)
• Infrastructure development projects
• Multi-state presence, within an ASX listed market leading contractor

THE ROLE

The Duratec Northern Territory team are expanding opportunities for a Technical Project Engineer to come into the local Darwin team, to oversee and champion remediation projects across Marine, Defence and Construction Environments.

This is a local Darwin, Northern Territory role with ongoing project works.

• Ensure compliance with Duratec’s project management systems and drive continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of assigned project scope, specifications, QA and timely outcomes.
• Provide technical advice on design and construction methods.
• Manage all technical aspects of complex projects
• Assist in procurement and subcontractor management.
• Coordinate site activities with supervisors, subcontractors and suppliers to support safe and efficient project delivery.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including progress updates, quality records, procurement tracking and site correspondence.

ABOUT YOU

• 5 years of experience in Construction
• Strong understanding of quality documentation and compliance requirements (ITPs, inspections, QA records)
• Proven ability to coordinate subcontractors
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Confident working with drawings, specifications and technical documentation to support project delivery.
• A proactive and practical approach, with the ability to work closely with site teams, clients and subcontractors.
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering

THE BENEFITS

• Access to everyday discounts from Australia’s leading retailers with Flare, including Telstra Mobile discount
• Novated lease options, through Flare and Paywise
• A day paid community service leave, to give back to your community
• Recognition and rewards, for employee referrals, photo of the month and safety innovation and leadership

Optional benefits to help you succeed:

• Option to purchase up to two weeks of annual leave
• Superannuation support, through Cbus Super
• Salary sacrifice, to superannuation
• Training and study assistance, for career development and professional qualifications

Looking after your wellbeing

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, confidential advice line and information
• First Aid and Mental First Aid Support Officers available
• Paid parental leave
• Dynamic working, where are people are empowered to have more control over their working hours and locations, in line with the needs of the individual, team, project and client

About Duratec

Duratec is a leading Australian contractor providing design, build, remediation and decommissioning services to a broad range of assets and infrastructure. Our multi-disciplined capabilities and integrated specialist subsidiaries, combine engineering experience with project delivery expertise.

Headquartered in Wangara, Western Australia, Duratec operates across Australia and the Pacific with offices and project sites in every state and territory, delivering services across multiple sectors including Defence, Mining & Industrial,Building & Facade, Energy, Marine, Transport Infrastructure, and Water Infrastructure.

We’re committed to procuring responsibly, looking after our people and building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI and other diversity groups.

Duratec Limited is listed on the Australia Stock Market (ASX:DUR).

Discover more on our website or LinkedIn

Extend the Life of Your Assets | Duratec

Our team of solutions-driven technical engineers specialises in the protection and remediation of steel and concrete. Contact Duratec today.

Advertised: 07 Sep 2026 AUS Central Standard Time

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