Project Engineer

Project Engineer – FIFO | Surat Basin

⚡ Major Energy Infrastructure Project

📍 FIFO from Brisbane | 19:9 Roster

💰 Attractive Package + Site Uplift

🚀 Immediate Start

We’ve been exclusively engaged on behalf of a leading infrastructure contractor delivering a major energy project in Queensland’s Surat Basin.

Due to continued project growth, an opportunity now exists for an experienced Project Engineer to join a high-performing delivery team working across a technically challenging and large-scale infrastructure program.

This role offers the opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle — from planning and scheduling through to procurement, delivery and project completion — within an environment that values technical capability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Why This Opportunity?

✅ Long-term project pipeline with strong job security

✅ Major infrastructure delivery environment

✅ Diverse role with broad project exposure

✅ FIFO arrangement from Brisbane on a balanced roster

✅ High-performing and supportive project team

✅ Excellent career progression opportunities

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of project engineering activities across the construction phase.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing planning and scheduling activities including construction tracking and reporting

• Reviewing technical drawings, specifications and project documentation

• Coordinating engineering deliverables and supporting site execution teams

• Monitoring project progress, forecasting and cost performance

• Supporting procurement activities and subcontractor coordination

• Identifying project risks, issues and improvement opportunities

• Ensuring compliance with safety, quality and environmental standards

• Working closely with stakeholders across engineering, construction and client teams

About You

To be successful in this role you will ideally possess:

• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification

• Previous experience within construction, infrastructure, oil & gas or energy projects

• Strong project coordination and technical problem-solving capability

• Ability to interpret technical designs and construction documentation

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Experience working within site-based project environments

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected project team delivering critical infrastructure within one of Queensland’s key energy regions.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your resume via LinkedIn or contact Aequalis Consulting directly.