Site Engineer

Ready to take the next step in your engineering career and work on projects that make a real difference?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Site Engineer to join our Water team, supporting the delivery of essential water infrastructure projects across South East Queensland.

This is a hands on role where you will work closely with Project Managers, Supervisors, subcontractors and key stakeholders to help take projects from design through to successful construction delivery.

You will provide technical support across design reviews, constructability, project controls and site activities, while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with drawings, specifications and project requirements.

If you enjoy being close to the action, solving problems on site and seeing your work translate into real project outcomes, this could be the opportunity for you.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a practical and proactive engineer who enjoys working collaboratively and is confident building relationships across site and project teams.

To be successful, you will have:

• Engineering qualification - Civil or Mechanical preferred
• 2 years of project delivery experience within the water or wastewater industry in South East Queensland
• Experience supporting the delivery of construction projects and driving quality outcomes
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• The ability to build positive working relationships with clients, subcontractors and project teams
• Strong attention to detail and a practical approach to problem solving
• The ability to manage changing priorities and work effectively in a fast paced project environment
• Genuine commitment to Zero Harm and safe project delivery

You will also have the opportunity to build your experience across project reporting, design and constructability reviews, subcontractor progress claims, variations, supplier engagement and the identification and management of site hazards.

What we offer

• The opportunity to contribute to essential water infrastructure projects across South East Queensland
• Broad exposure across engineering, construction and project delivery
• The opportunity to learn from experienced Project Managers and operational teams
• A collaborative team environment focused on safety, quality and successful project outcomes
• The opportunity to develop your technical and project delivery capability
• Flexible working arrangements, with a minimum of three days each week working from the office or site, depending on project requirements

About Energy & Utilities

Downer’s Energy & Utilities business provides end to end infrastructure solutions across Australia and New Zealand. Our teams work across essential infrastructure and services, bringing together engineering, construction, operations and maintenance capability to support the communities in which we operate.

How to apply

If you are an experienced Site Engineer ready to build your career while contributing to the delivery of essential water infrastructure across South East Queensland, we want to hear from you.

Please submit your application online, including your current resume.

Downer is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Please note that Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes submitted by an agency without a prior agreement will not be considered and no associated fees will be payable.