The opportunity
The Project Engineer delivers projects across capital water infrastructure including valves, hydrants, water pump stations, network renewals, water main replacements and more across the Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast region. In addition to managing the Delivery phase of the program’s renewals projects, you will be collaborating with design, scheduling, cost and commissioning and maintenance teams to ensure smooth transitions and project success.
Join us in this fast-paced, stable, and highly rewarding program, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the industry while benefiting from a robust pipeline of long-term, local opportunities.
This is a full-time permanent opportunity and can work out of Mango Hill or Maroochydore office.
What you’ll do
Attend planning visits and concept reviews to advise on constructability and delivery across time, cost, safety and quality outcomes
Support Scheduling, Cost Controls, Community Engagement, Procurement, Estimating, Quality Assurance and Safety teams in developing delivery plans
Provide technical advice and expertise throughout project delivery phase, promptly addressing any issues and problem-solve to maintain time, cost, quality and safety targets
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, clients, subcontractors and colleagues
What we offer
Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives
Access to Downer Group benefits
Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team.
Competitive remuneration package
Safety focused culture working within in leading services industry
Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring
Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company
What we’re looking for
Project delivery experience within the water & or Wastewater industry (preferred)
Experience in driving quality outcomes in project delivery
Degree qualification in civil or mechanical engineering
Good communication skills
Good organisational and time management skills
Ability to build strong relationships with people
Sound computer skills
‘About Energy & Utilities…
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.
Downer Group is 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.
How to apply
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