Project Engineer - Fortitude Valley

Location: Fortitude Valley, QLD, Australia

Downer’s Energy and Utilities business is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across South East Queensland.

Working closely with Project Managers, Supervisors, subcontractors and the wider program team, you will provide technical expertise and guidance across the full project lifecycle. You will contribute to planning and design reviews, constructability and value engineering, procurement, cost control, scheduling and the safe delivery of projects. 

This is an opportunity to use your mechanical or civil engineering expertise in a hands on project delivery environment where safety, quality, commercial performance and positive client and community outcomes are key priorities. 

 

What we’re looking for

You will bring an Engineering qualification together with at least three years of project engineering experience within the water or wastewater industry in South East Queensland. 

You will also have experience in:

• Managing subcontractors

• Developing scopes of work and subcontract agreements

• Project budgeting, financial management, forecasting and reporting

• Developing and managing project schedules

• Supporting procurement and supplier engagement

• Driving quality outcomes throughout project delivery

• Providing clear technical advice to project and program teams

• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

 

You will be a clear and concise communicator with strong organisation and time management skills, sound computer capability and excellent attention to detail. You will also demonstrate a strong commitment to Zero Harm and the ability to perform effectively in a changing project environment. 

 

What we offer

• The opportunity to contribute to essential water and wastewater infrastructure across South East Queensland

• A role combining technical engineering, project delivery and commercial responsibilities

• The opportunity to work alongside experienced project and program professionals

• A strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement

• Career development opportunities within Downer’s Energy and Utilities business

 

About Energy & Utilities

Downer’s Energy and Utilities business delivers services and solutions across essential infrastructure, supporting customers and communities through safe and reliable project delivery.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We recognise the value of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

 

How to apply

If you are an experienced Project Engineer looking to contribute to the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure across South East Queensland, we would like to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your application through the advertised application process.

Please note, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes submitted without an agreement in place will not be considered or accepted.

About Us

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. 

About the Organization

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.Join our Water team as a Project Engineer and play a key role in delivering essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects across South East Queensland. We are looking for an experienced Mechanical or Civil Engineer who can bring strong technical expertise, commercial awareness and a genuine commitment to safe, high quality project delivery.