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In office (Fortitude Valley, Brisbane)
Seniority
Middle · 3+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 2, 2026. Downer Group scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Downer Group is an Australian and New Zealand integrated services company headquartered in North Ryde, Sydney, delivering transport, road, rail, utilities, facilities, defence and engineering services to government and private customers. Founded in New Zealand in 1933 and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and NZX, it employs more than 26,000 people, and this domain is its New Zealand site, with the national head office in Wiri, Auckland. Its group careers board hires road and civil operators, electricians, engineers and graduates, project managers, surveyors, defence program staff, technicians, cleaners and gardeners across Australia and New Zealand.

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Project Engineer to join our Water team based in Walloon and/or Fortitude Valley, QLD.

Reporting to the Project Manager and Senior Project Manager, you will provide technical expertise and support the successful delivery of construction projects across the water and wastewater sector.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing technical advice and support to project delivery teams

  • Supporting project planning, design reviews and constructability assessments

  • Assisting with project budgets, cost reporting and forecasting

  • Monitoring project schedules, performance and progress

  • Managing subcontractors and reviewing progress claims and variations

  • Supporting procurement activities and the engagement of suppliers and subcontractors

  • Driving quality outcomes throughout project delivery

  • Identifying opportunities for value engineering and improved constructability

  • Ensuring community, environmental, operational and maintenance requirements are considered throughout project delivery

  • Demonstrating strong safety leadership and supporting our Zero Harm commitments

What we’re looking for

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

  • Civil, Mechanical and/ or Structural Engineering Qualification

  • At least three years of project engineering experience within the water or wastewater industry in South East Queensland

  • Experience managing subcontractors

  • Experience developing scopes of work and subcontract agreements

  • Demonstrated financial management, budgeting and reporting experience

  • Experience developing and managing project schedules

  • A strong focus on quality outcomes in project delivery

  • Clear and concise communication skills

  • Strong organisational and time management skills

  • The ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a changing project environment

What we offer

  • The opportunity to contribute to important water and wastewater infrastructure projects

  • A supportive and collaborative project environment

  • Exposure across planning, design, procurement and construction delivery

  • Opportunities to develop your technical and project delivery capability

  • The chance to work alongside experienced professionals within our Energy and Utilities business

About Energy & Utilities

Our Energy & Utilities business delivers essential infrastructure services across Australia and New Zealand. Within our Water business, our teams work together to support the safe and effective delivery of critical water and wastewater infrastructure.

How to apply

If you are an experienced Project Engineer looking for your next opportunity in the water industry, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your application online including your current resume.

Downer is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where people from all backgrounds are valued and respected. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes submitted by recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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