Senior Project Development Engineer | Power Projects

Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia

THE ROLE 

Downer’s Power Projects team is seeking a Senior Project Development Engineer to support the development and delivery of major transmission and energy infrastructure projects. Based in our Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, or Adelaide office, this role plays a key role in shaping project strategy during the tender, ECI, and pre-construction phases, while supporting a smooth transition into delivery. 

You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders, delivery teams, and clients to ensure constructable, competitive, and well-planned project outcomes.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Provide delivery and constructability input into bids, tenders, and ECI opportunities.

• Support development of construction strategies, schedules, and early works packages.

• Assist with procurement planning, scope development, and tender evaluations.

• Collaborate with project teams during the transition from pre-contracts to delivery.

• Contribute to client engagement, risk identification, and value-driven project solutions.

ABOUT YOU

You’re a commercially aware engineer with strong delivery insight who enjoys influencing projects early in their lifecycle. You combine technical capability with practical judgement, communicate confidently with stakeholders, and bring a collaborative mindset to complex project environments.

• Background in project development, construction, or delivery within power or linear infrastructure.

• Strong understanding of estimating, cost planning, and constructability principles.

• Ability to interpret technical documentation, contracts, and project schedules.

• Proven stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

• Safety-focused, analytical, and outcomes-driven approach.

OUR OFFER 

• A generous salary package and benefits reflective of your skills and experience.
• Become part of one of the leading service lines in the Energy & Utilities sector, celebrated for its strong community and passionate, high-achieving teams.
• A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP, Beyond Blue and health insurance discounts.
• Access to Perks@Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals, and entertainment options.
• Energy & Utilities has a dedicated internal mobility team that focuses on internal progression, succession identification, and thorough redeployment opportunities where appropriate. We invest in our people and are industry leaders in this regard.
• We are a Tier 1 ASX-listed company with in-house capabilities far exceeding traditional contractors.

ABOUT US (E&U)

Downer Group’s Energy & Utilities (E&U) business unit is an integrated, trans-Tasman team that provides services and solutions connecting 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.

We are 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.

Apply today and energise your career with Downer. We look forward to hearing from you!  For more information, please get in touch with Ryan Delon, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, at [email protected].

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications through the advertisement, but applications submitted via email will not be accepted.