DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Energy & Utilities Water team and support the successful delivery of construction projects.Working closely with Project Managers, Supervisors, subcontractors and clients, you will provide technical and project delivery expertise across the project lifecycle.
You will play an key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with commercial, quality, environmental and client requirements.
Key responsibilities will include:Providing technical advice to project delivery and wider program teamsSupporting project planning, design reviews and constructability assessmentsMonitoring project performance, schedules, budgets, costs and forecastsSupporting the development of project budgets and financial reportingManaging subcontractors, suppliers, procurement packages and scopes of workReviewing subcontractor progress claims, variations and extensions of timeDeveloping head contract variations and extensions of timeIdentifying project risks and hazardous site activities and ensuring appropriate controls are implementedSupporting design development to achieve practical, fit for purpose and value for money outcomesMaintaining strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and delivery partnersDriving quality outcomes and capturing lessons learnt across project deliveryDemonstrating strong safety leadership and supporting a proactive Zero Harm culture What we're looking forTo be successful in this role,



you will bring:An Engineering qualification – Civil preferred3 -5 years of post-graduate project engineering experience within the water or wastewater industry in South East QueenslandExperience managing subcontractorsExperience developing scopes of work and subcontract agreementsDemonstrated financial management and reporting capability, including budgeting and forecastingDemonstrated experience developing and managing project schedulesExperience driving quality outcomes across project deliveryStrong communication, organisation and time management skillsThe ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholdersStrong attention to detail and the ability to perform effectively in a changing environmentA strong commitment to safety and Zero Harm What we offerThe opportunity to work on meaningful water infrastructure projectsA collaborative environment working alongside experienced project delivery professionalsExposure across the full project lifecycle, including planning, design, procurement, construction and commercial managementThe opportunity to build strong technical, commercial and stakeholder management capabilityA workplace focused on safety, collaboration and high performance About Energy & UtilitiesDowner's Energy & Utilities business provides essential services and infrastructure solutions across Australia.
Within our Water business, our teams work collaboratively with clients and delivery partners to achieve safe, sustainable and value for money outcomes.We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where our people can contribute, develop and succeed.
How to applyIf you are an experienced Project Engineer with water or wastewater industry experience and are looking to contribute to the delivery of essential infrastructure, we encourage you to apply.Please submit your application through the advertised application process.Downer does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from Recruitment Agencies.
Downer will not pay any placement fees relating to unsolicited resume referrals.

📌 Project Engineer (Brisbane)
🏢 Downer
📍 Brisbane