Project Engineer SMP

Australia · Barrow Island, AustraliaFull-timePosted Jul 17, 2026


Who We Are  

Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Our Energy & Utilities business provides end-to-end facilities management and asset lifecycle support services for Australia’s critical economic infrastructure. Operating across the future energy, power generation, oil and gas and industrial sectors, we work closely with our customers to optimise the reliability, efficiency and whole of life costs of their assets and facilities.  

 

About the Role 

The Project Engineer / QAQC is responsible for coordinating the safe, compliant and efficient execution of project works while acting as the site focal point for Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities. The role ensures project scope is delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, project schedules, approved specifications, quality management systems, client standards, budget targets and Downer's Zero Harm requirements. The position provides leadership in quality compliance, inspection management, completion documentation, defect management and project handover activities. The successful candidate can envision themselves attending to duties such as:

  • Coordinate and manage daily project execution activities between supervisors, trades subcontractors
  • Monitor progress against schedule and identify risks, constraints and opportunities
  • Provide timely reporting to Project Manager: PRAPs, weekly status, monthly summaries
  • Act as the project QA/QC Lead and site focal point for all quality-related matters
  • Develop, review and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Inspection Test Records (ITRs), quality procedures and check sheets
  • Coordinate mechanical completion and project turnover activities
  • Support procurement planning and subcontractor selection in line with guidance from Project Manager and Contract Manager
  • Support vendor management, technical clarifications, and commissioning assistance

 

About You  

  • Tertiary qualifications in Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years' experience delivering industrial construction, maintenance or brownfields projects
  • FIFO site experience within oil & gas, mining, energy or heavy industrial environments
  • Strong understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
  • Demonstrated experience in Project Engineering, with exposure to QA/QC activities highly regarded
  • Knowledge of project completions and turnover processes
  • Demonstrated understanding of OHS legislation, principles and practices
  • Proven ability to forecast project schedules and determine variations
  • Ability to work a 2:2 roster

 

What We Offer  

  • Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives 
  • Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team
  • Competitive remuneration package 
  • Safety focused culture working within a leading services industry 
  • Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring   
  • Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company 

     

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. To join the Downer team please “apply now”. We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Please be advised that email applications will not be accepted. 

 

 

Want jobs like this matched to you?

Swoopd scores fresh postings against your résumé so you only see the matches that matter.

Get started free