Join Downer's Power Systems team as a Project Engineer in an office based role based in Brisbane or Melbourne.At Downer we plan, create and sustain.
Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.
Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.The OpportunityJoin Downer's Power Systems team as a Project Engineer, supporting the development and delivery of greenfield and brownfield transmission line projects.
This role offers exposure across tendering, pre-construction and live project delivery, combining technical engineering, constructability, planning, estimating and commercial coordination.You will help shape safe, practical and competitive project solutions, from developing subcontract scopes and construction methodologies through to tender planning, quantity take-offs, site visits and technical submissions.
Planned site-based rotations will also allow you to strengthen your hands-on project engineering capability and support your long-term career progression.Support the development and delivery of transmission projects across tendering, pre-construction and site delivery activitiesDevelop clear subcontract scopes, technical schedules, secure work methodologies and constructability solutionsWork closely with engineering, planning, estimating, procurement, commercial and delivery teams to define and validate project requirementsAssist with tender programs, construction sequencing, resource planning, quantity take-offs, productivity assumptions and estimate validationAttend tender site visits and contribute to site reports, bid development, risk reviews and Safety in Design activitiesDuring site rotations, coordinate supervisors, subcontractors and design interfaces while monitoring progress, cost, quality, RFIs and design changesSupport scheduling, cost control, contract administration, variations,



claims and commercial risk managementMentor Site Engineers and contribute to continuous improvement, innovation, sustainability and lessons learnedWhat we are looking forBachelor of EngineeringAt least four years' engineering experience, preferably across transmission project development, tendering or site deliveryProject engineering experience in transmission or comparable linear infrastructureDemonstrated ability to develop scopes of work, coordinate subcontract packages and manage field activitiesWorking knowledge of construction methodologies, access constraints, interfaces, scheduling, cost control, quantity tracking and reportingStrong communication, stakeholder management, organisation and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detailCommitment to safety, quality and environmental requirements and the ability to work effectively in a changing environmentWillingness and ability to travel and undertake planned site-based rotations on live projects, working within the applicable project roster and site conditionsWhat we offerFlexible working environmentOpportunity for career growth with structured frameworks and supportive-inclusive teamCompetitive Salary and Employee BenefitsValued and respected position, with supportive and experienced teamWork for a major ASX-listed companyAbout Energy & Utilities...Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure.
We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.
Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures.
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
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📌 Project Engineer (New South Wales)
🏢 Downer
📍 New South Wales