Principal Engineer

1 day ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Concentis Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Principal Engineer (Owner's Engineer) – 12 Month Contract

Short Description

Lead technical reviews as an Owner's Engineer on major water infrastructure projects.


• 12-month fixed-term contract


• Lead technical assurance and oversight


• Water and utilities infrastructure focus

We are partnering with a boutique consultancy supporting a tier-1 utilities provider through their Engineering Services Panel. As a Principal Engineer (Owner's Engineer), you will provide independent technical oversight across water infrastructure projects, ensuring that design documentation and engineering solutions meet required standards.

In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing and validating engineering documents delivered by leading consultants, providing assurance that technical requirements are consistently met. This fixed-term 12-month contract offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping major utilities infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities


• Review and validate engineering documentation from tier-one consultants


• Provide independent technical assurance and recommendations


• Advise on engineering policies, standards, and procedures


• Coordinate work programs and support decision-making


• Direct or advise on specialised systems, equipment, and materials


• Provide technical guidance to engineering staff where required

About you


• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng and/or RPEQ)


• Proven background as a Principal Engineer or Owner's Engineer


• Strong capability in technical assurance and document review


• Experience across water, utilities, or infrastructure projects

Why Join this Project?


• Play a pivotal role in critical water infrastructure delivery


• Gain exposure to major projects within a tier-1 utilities provider


• Join a boutique consultancy offering technical independence and impact

If this sounds like you, please apply with your CV, and we will be in touch accordingly.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

We welcome and support all applicants, from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and impairments, and people from different cultural and religious backgrounds.

Concentis and the partners we work with, are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to ensuring a working environment where everyone feels included and is treated fairly with respect and equal consideration.

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