🚧 Project Engineer – Transport Infrastructure
📍 Location: Deagon, Brisbane QLD
📄 Contract: Full-time Contract
💰 Rate: $125 – $135 per hour (inclusive)
📅 Contract Duration:
Initial 12-month contract
➕ 1 year extension (optional)
➕ 1 year extension (optional)
📩 Application Deadline: 15 March 2026
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the delivery of the Bruce Highway Upgrade Project (Gateway to Dohles Rocks) in South East Queensland.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-profile transport infrastructure program, working within a high-performing project team alongside government stakeholders, engineering consultants, and contractors.
The successful candidate will provide technical expertise and project engineering support across the design and delivery phases, ensuring engineering activities are delivered in accordance with project requirements, standards, and best practice.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide technical engineering advice and support throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate and review engineering design activities to ensure compliance with project requirements and standards
• Support procurement activities, including preparation and evaluation of tender submissions
• Assist in risk management, change control, and project governance processes
• Prepare technical reports, briefing notes, and project documentation
• Coordinate activities with consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders
• Support delivery of project objectives within time, cost, and quality requirements
• Assist in mentoring and supporting junior engineering staff
Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in project engineering within transport or major infrastructure projects
• Strong experience in road or highway infrastructure delivery, including design review and project coordination
• Demonstrated capability in project management, risk management, and change control processes
• Experience working with engineering consultants and contractors on complex infrastructure projects
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Qualifications and Mandatory Requirements
Applicants must meet the following mandatory requirements:
✔ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil or related discipline)
✔ Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) – Engineers Australia
✔ Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ)
✔ Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in transport infrastructure projects
✔ Demonstrated experience in road or highway infrastructure delivery
✔ Current Class C Driver’s Licence
✔ Ability to obtain a Criminal History Check if required
✔ Ability to maintain Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance
Highly Desirable
• Experience working on Queensland Government transport infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) standards and specifications
• Experience delivering major highway or road upgrade projects
Why Apply?
✔ Work on a major Bruce Highway upgrade project in Queensland
✔ Competitive contract rate ($125 – $135 per hour)
✔ Opportunity to contribute to strategically significant transport infrastructure
✔ Long-term contract opportunity with extension options
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit:
• Curriculum Vitae (maximum 5 pages)
• Brief Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining relevant experience
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview and requested to complete final documentation at the next stage.
✉ Submit applications to: