Join Our Growing Team! Exciting Opportunity for a Project Engineer – Cairns
About Us
Endfire Engineering is a proudly Australian-owned company with over 25 years of industry experience. Operating across Brisbane, Townsville, Darwin, Cairns, Sydney, Adelaide and New Zealand, we have built a strong reputation for quality, safety, and reliability.
We specialise in fire protection solutions for major commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects, working alongside leading contractors and developers across Australia and New Zealand.
About the Role
We are seeking a Project Engineer with a mechanical, building services or M&E; background to join our North Queensland team. This position can be based in Cairns or Townsville, depending on the successful applicant. In this role, you will support the delivery of fire protection and mechanical systems across a range of commercial and infrastructure projects, working closely with Project Managers, Supervisors, design teams and subcontractors.
This role will suit an engineer who enjoys working across both technical and site-based project coordination, with a focus on installation, testing, and commissioning of fire protection systems.
You will play an important role in coordinating engineering documentation, supporting site delivery and providing technical support throughout project execution.
What We Offer
Opportunity to work across a range of commercial and infrastructure projects
Career development and growth opportunities
Supportive and skilled team environment
Exposure to complex fire protection and mechanical systems
Key Responsibilities
Support the delivery of fire protection and mechanical systems within construction projects
Review drawings, specifications and engineering documentation
Assist with coordination of subcontractors, suppliers and site teams
Assist with procurement activities including preparing purchase orders, sourcing materials and coordinating supplier deliveries




Monitor project progress and ensure works meet technical and quality requirements
Assist with RFIs, technical queries, and engineering documentation
Support testing and commissioning activities for fire protection systems
Maintain accurate project records including procurement documentation and project data
Work closely with Project Managers and Site Supervisors to resolve technical issues
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
3+ years' experience in a project engineering role within construction, M&E;, fire protection or related industries
Experience working on fire protection systems, M&E; installations, or commissioning activities will be highly regarded
Experience working on commercial and infrastructure projects will be highly regarded
Strong understanding of construction processes and site coordination
Ability to interpret technical drawings and project documentation
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively with site and office teams
Experience with project management tools such as Procore, AutoCAD and MS Office are desirable
Candidates must hold valid Australian working rights
How to Apply
Apply online today to become part of the Endfire Engineering team. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Company Overview
Fire Safety Specialists since ****, Endfire Engineering are an Australian owned and operated company and has been trading since early ****. Endfire have the capability to Design, Engineer, Project Manage, Install, and Certify making us a one stop shop for all of your Fire Protection Needs. All of our staff are in house and we directly employ locals and bring in specialists at each project location. Endfire have a successful industry record with large scale Government funded, Industrial Projects, Private Projects and PPP installation projects. Endfire currently have offices in: Darwin, Cairns, Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney, and Christchurch – NZ.
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