Senior Project Engineer

About BMD

BMD is Australia's leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business. As the largest privately owned civil contractor in Australia, BMD is at the forefront of excellence, with a growing international footprint extending to the Philippines and the United Kingdom.

About the Role

BMD is proud to be delivering one of Tasmania's most significant infrastructure projects – the Spirit of Tasmania Devonport Terminal 3 for TT-Line. This landmark development will deliver world-class port facilities to support Tasmania's future growth, and we're seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer (Utilities) to join our team.

• Full-time permanent position, FIFO from East Coast location - 10days on, 4days off roster.
• Base + super + uplift + LAFHA + flights + accommodation + vehicle + phone + laptop

As Senior Project Engineer - Utilities, you will lead the delivery of critical utility packages to ensure the new port terminal is fully functional and operational. This includes:

• High Voltage (HV) power – incoming HV works, substations, coordination with TasPorts and subcontractors, and overseeing lock-out/tag-out safety and commissioning
• Fire services – fire reticulation, liaison with the Chief Fire Warden, and compliance with building permits
• Essential services – sewer, internal communications, CCTV, weighbridge, and systems that operate the ship ramp
• Stakeholder engagement – close coordination with TT-Line, building surveyors, TasPorts, authorities and multiple stakeholders to manage design, approvals and commissioning

This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring strong technical understanding, commissioning experience, and excellent stakeholder management to deliver critical utilities safely, on time and to specification.

About You

You are a driven and solutions-focused engineer with demonstrated experience in delivering utilities packages on large-scale civil or infrastructure projects. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel in building relationships with clients, stakeholders and subcontractors.

You will bring:

• Degree qualifications in Engineering
• Proven experience in utilities delivery on major infrastructure projects (power, water, sewer, stormwater, comms)
• Strong knowledge of HV works, commissioning processes, and lock-out/tag-out safety
• Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and statutory authorities
• A collaborative approach to working within multi-disciplinary teams
• Commitment to safety, quality and innovation

Why BMD?

At BMD, we see the personal qualities of our people as our most valuable asset.  Joining this project gives you the opportunity to be part of a nationally significant development while working with a contractor known for its inclusive culture and strong pipeline of projects.

We offer benefits that go beyond the basics:

• grow your career with specialised learning and development programs
• be recognised at our annual employee awards event and through our Thrive reward and recognition platform
• prioritise wellbeing with mental health support and discounted gym access
• support your family with paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers and flexible work arrangements available
• access perks with novated leasing, specialised Power Perks and discounts with hundreds of retailers.

Diversity and inclusion

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace.

So, join our team, be yourself and help us power futures and create legacies.

We're a purpose and values-led business guided by our values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven. For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to