Senior Project Engineer

1 week ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Aequalis Consulting Full time $170,000 - $185,000 per year

Location:
FIFO from Brisbane to Surat Basin

Package:
$170 - $185+Super + site uplift (depending on experience)

Start:
ASAP

Aequalis Consulting has been exclusively engaged to appoint a
Senior Project Engineer
to support a high-profile energy project in regional Queensland. This is a
career-defining role
for an experienced site-based engineer who enjoys taking ownership of complex scopes, working closely with construction teams, and driving real results in the field.

With a strong pipeline of future work, this is a project where your performance will be seen – and rewarded. It's a great time to join a team that values smarts, pace, and practical problem-solving.

What You'll Be Doing

Working closely with the Project Manager, you'll be responsible for:

  • Leading the engineering planning and delivery of electrical scopes across LSTU work fronts
  • Reviewing IFC drawings, specs, and schedules – and translating them into execution
  • Managing construction trackers and package-level scheduling
  • Forecasting costs and monitoring progress against commercial KPIs
  • Investigating and resolving onsite safety, quality, or environmental issues
  • Supporting junior engineers and site teams
  • Coordinating with key stakeholders to ensure milestones and compliance are met

What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical or Mechanical)
  • 5+ years
    of experience in the civil, energy, or oil & gas construction sectors
  • Previous exposure to
    electrical scopes
    , site-based delivery, and high-volume works
  • Experience with HDPE or pipeline and lease work (highly regarded)
  • Confidence interpreting technical drawings and advising field teams
  • Strong MS Office and scheduling tool skills
  • Comfortable working a
    100% site-based roster
    – 14:7 FIFO (Roma + bus to site)

What's On Offer

  • $185K base + super +
    15% uplift
    for FIFO
  • Ongoing role with strong project pipeline and great leadership team
  • Work with a contractor that invests in their people and backs high performers
  • High-visibility project – get your name on something that matters


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