Northern Transportables is delivering a major modular construction build at a recent mine site 380km north-east of Alice Springs, and we're looking for a hands-on Site Engineer to join the team.
This is your chance to take ownership of technical engineering, quality assurance and documentation for a large-scale modular installation, while also picking up field supervision of crews and subcontractor work fronts on a remote project site.
Working closely with the Site Manager, you'll be the technical backbone of the site — keeping drawings current, driving the quality program, and making sure the works go up right the first time.
What You'll Be Doing
Manage engineering drawings, RFIs, technical queries and variations between the design team, modular manufacturer and site
Review shop drawings, engineering certificates and material submittals for compliance before construction
Implement and administer the project quality plan — ITPs, hold points, witness points and NCRs through to close-out
Carry out quality inspections of modular installation, structural connections and associated civil works
Verify setout, levels and dimensional tolerances, and inspect module receival, tie-down and connections
Coordinate testing, commissioning and certification through to staged handover
Supervise assigned crews and subcontractor work fronts — daily task coordination, pre-starts and toolbox talks
Maintain accurate site engineering records, registers and reporting to support programme and commercial claims




What We're Looking For
Available to commence 20th October ****
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Construction Engineering (or related discipline)
3–6 years' site engineering experience, ideally with modular, prefabricated or specialist construction
Solid background in quality management, ITP administration and NCR management
Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings, structural specs and modular installation documentation
Demonstrated experience supervising trade crews or subcontractors on construction sites
Proficient with document control/QA systems (SafetyCulture, Aconex, Procore or similar) and MS Office
Current driver's licence and Construction Induction (White Card); Working at Heights and First Aid highly regarded
Ready to commit to a 3 weeks on / 1 week off FIFO roster and remote site conditions
What's on Offer
$85 – $90 per hour
6-month fixed-term contract with strong potential for extension
FIFO roster: 3 weeks on / 1 week off
A genuine technical ownership role on a landmark modular construction project at a new mine site
A team culture built on our SPARC values — Safety, Performance, Accountability, Respect and Continuous Improvement
How to Apply
Send resumes and cover letters to the Project Manager, Ben Gannon at ••••@northerntransportables.com.
Applications will close 30th September unless suitable candidate is found earlier.

📌 Site Engineer – Remote Project (Fifo) (Alice Springs)
🏢 Northern Transportables
📍 Alice Springs