McConnell Dowell is assembling our delivery team for the recently awarded Kwinana Freeway Widening Project – one of Western Australia's most significant transport infrastructure projects.

Delivered through an Alliance model, this major infrastructure upgrade will improve capacity, connectivity and safety along one of Perth's busiest transport corridors. The project includes complex civil, structural, utilities and intelligent transport systems works, providing a unique chance to work across multiple disciplines while contributing to a project that will become a standout achievement on any engineer's CV. We are seeking experienced Site Engineers who thrive in complex construction environments and enjoy working closely with supervisors, subcontractors, designers and client stakeholders to safely deliver quality outcomes.

About the Role

Reporting to the Project Engineer, you will support the planning, coordination and delivery of construction activities across a diverse scope of works. You will be involved in day-to-day site operations, subcontractor management, quality assurance, cost control, programme coordination and stakeholder engagement.

This is a hands-on project delivery role suited to engineers who enjoy being in the field and solving real-world construction challenges.

We Are Interested in Engineers With Experience In:

Civil and Structural Infrastructure

- Road construction and freeway upgrades
- Piling and foundation works
- Bridge construction works
- Retaining structures and structural concrete
- Noise walls and associated civil works
- Drainage and pavement construction





Utilities

- Electrical reticulation and power services
- Communications and fibre optic networks
- Utility relocations, service coordination and new services

Electrical & Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)

- Street lighting infrastructure
- Integration of roadside electrical infrastructure
- ITS installations, including CCTV systems
- Traffic monitoring and communications systems

What You'll Bring

- Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience delivering major civil, transport, utilities or infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies, drawings, specifications and site-based delivery.
- Proven ability to coordinate subcontractors, stakeholders and multiple work fronts.
- Commitment to safety, quality and collaborative project outcomes, supported by strong communication skills.

About Us

McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction

Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people.





From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.

Why join us?

The work you’ll do will have a tangible positive impact on people’s lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that. Because when you grow, we all grow.

McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.

So, join us, be you, and help us create better together. Apply now!

We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

📌 Site Engineer (Perth)
🏢 Mcconnell Dowell
📍 Perth