Site Engineer

The opportunity

We are looking for a Site Engineer to support the delivery of capital water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the Moreton Bay region, including sewer gravity mains, treatment plants, pump stations, network renewals and water main replacements.

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 role will be a mix of site and office based out of Mango Hill or Caboolture where the project is located. 

What you’ll do

• Develop, implement and maintain project ITPs, lot registers, inspection records and associated quality documentation.
• Manage hold points, witness points, testing requirements, material traceability, 
• Coordinate inspections, testing and quality records with subcontractors, suppliers, surveyors and independent testing authorities.
• Support daily construction activities across open trench, trenchless, maintenance hole, commissioning and network tie-in works.
• Review drawings, specifications, design revisions and construction methodologies, and manage RFIs and field engineering queries.
• Prepare daily progress and weekly quality reports, monitor quality KPIs and support look-ahead planning, risk management and programme updates.
• Work collaboratively with project, client and subcontractor teams to maintain safety, environmental, quality, cost and programme outcomes.

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

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• 3 + years experience delivering civil infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing QA systems, ITPs, Lot Registers and project handover documentation on major infrastructure projects.
• Experience in gravity sewer, pipeline, utility, trenchless or water infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, inspection requirements, material traceability and compliance processes.
• Familiarity with SEQ Code, WSAA, Australian Standards and utility authority requirements.
• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across both quality and construction functions.

‘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

Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you! 

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.