Project Engineer

5 days ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia LVL80 Cranes Pty Limited Full time $110,000 - $150,000 per year
Project Engineer

Location: Yatala, QLD

Salary Range: $110,000 – $150,000

Position Summary

As a Project Engineer at LVL80Cranes, you'll deliver your own engineering projects from concept to completion while working collaboratively with a skilled team. You'll provide technical expertise, coordinate with stakeholders, and support junior engineers in their growth and development. This role is both hands-on and team-focused, giving you the opportunity to contribute to challenging projects while strengthening the capability of the wider Engineering team.

Key Responsibilities
Project Engineering Delivery
  • Review engineering drawings, sketches, and specifications to determine plant and equipment requirements.
  • Develop CAD layouts for plant and equipment positioning.
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering activities to ensure smooth project delivery.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Coordinate and direct design elements from concept through to completion.
  • Provide technical support across all stages of project delivery.
  • Assist Project Managers in delivering projects on time and within budget.
  • Prepare, maintain, and manage all project documentation.
  • Manage multiple projects concurrently while prioritising effectively.
  • Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and efficiency.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and provide additional support when required.
Team Collaboration & Development
  • Work closely with the Engineering team to allocate projects and provide guidance where needed.
  • Collaborate with junior engineers to support their technical development.
  • Assist with recruitment and onboarding of new engineering team members.
External Engineering Coordination
  • Liaise with the Project Engineering Manager to select and engage external design engineers as required.
  • Follow internal SOPs for raising PO numbers and onboarding consultants.
  • Coordinate with Project Engineers to ensure outsourced design work meets LVL80 standards.
Performance & Quality Assurance
  • Participate in regular catch-ups with the Project Engineering Manager to review performance, resourcing, and process improvements.
  • Contribute to quarterly reviews with the Project Engineering Manager.
  • Implement and follow work-checking protocols to ensure deliverables meet quality standards before release.
Escalation & Problem Solving
  • Provide solutions for complex or non-standard engineering issues, including design discrepancies or site constraints.
  • Act as a point of escalation for junior engineers and liaise with the Project Engineering Manager for resolution.
About You
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or Structural).
  • 3–5 years' relevant experience (highly desirable).
  • Background in high-rise construction projects.
  • Technical hoist engineering experience (highly desirable).
  • Calm, reliable, and resilient under pressure.
  • Strong team player with a collaborative approach.
  • High level of attention to detail and self-motivation.
  • Skilled in CAD and competent across Microsoft Office Suite.
Why LVL80Cranes?

We're not just another crane company. We're a design-led, forward-thinking business that values quality, innovation, and teamwork. You'll join a stable, growing organisation with a hands-on leadership team, a strong pipeline of projects, and a focus on people development.

From high-rise builds to complex modular installations, LVL80Cranes provides engineered lifting solutions that move with purpose — and without compromise.

Apply Now

If you're a driven and collaborative engineer ready to take the next step in your career with a respected national company, click Apply or contact our team directly.

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