Senior Project Engineer

Company description:

About DT Infrastructure

DT Infrastructure is a trusted provider of engineering and construction solutions that unlock opportunities for our clients, communities and people. Specialising in Defence, transport and infrastructure, we offer a unique synergy of local expertise in complex projects and the global perspective of our multinational parent company, Gamuda Berhad. Through engineering innovation, collaborative contracting and leading sustainability practices we're unlocking opportunities for a better tomorrow.

Job description:

About the role

DT Infrastructure is growing our South Australia Rail Team. We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer who will provide engineering, technical, quality support and other duties as delegated by the Senior Project Manager and Operations Manager.

This role is a full-time position where you will be working on a 10:4 DIDO roster.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and coordinate engineering and construction activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Provide technical leadership, engineering oversight, and project support, including design interpretation, construction methodology, risk management, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.
• Manage quality assurance processes, including inspections, testing, audits, non-conformance management, and compliance documentation to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Support project planning, procurement, estimating, budgeting, subcontractor management, and business improvement initiatives to drive operational performance and project success.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project personnel by fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and high-performance delivery.
• Promote and maintain strong health, safety, environmental, and rail compliance standards through proactive leadership, training, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.

Experience and capabilities

• Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualification.
• Be a member of, or eligible to be a member of Engineers Australia
• Minimum of 5 Years engineering experience in the rail industry
• Minimum of 3 Years' experience with developing and managing project schedules
• Demonstrable and successful experience in a business / project operations management role gained at similar level
• Demonstrated ability in proactively build relationships with key stakeholders and develop new business opportunities

Why work for DTI

• Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with our remuneration benchmarked to market.
• Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure: As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail, roads and Defence infrastructure projects. Our teams benefit from the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors.
• Fostering your development: We've developed a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do. Fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is a core focus for our business.
• Parental leave designed for the reality of family life: Our industry leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life, because at DTI, little families are a part of our one big family.
• Flexibility that works for you and for us: We acknowledge that everyone's needs are different in striking the right work-life integration. Whether it's hybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing or balancing family commitments, we'll work together to make it work.

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply.

Visit www.DTInfrastructure.com.au to explore how DTI can support your career progression, unlock personal advantages and apply for our opportunities.

How to apply

If you are looking to make a meaningful impact and join our team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your updated CV online to be considered for this role.

If you have any questions or issues submitting your application, please reach out to [email protected].