Project Engineer

Project Engineer

At Aurecon we turn curiosity into real-world outcomes. If youre driven to learn fast deliver well and see your work come to life in operational environments this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact.

Were looking for a Project Engineer whos ready to step into hands-on project delivery across oil & gas energy and industrial assets. This role is ideal for a motivated engineer who thrives on responsibility ownership and practical problem-solving.

Your role

As a Project Engineer youll play a key role in delivering capital and brownfield engineering projects across client sites in Queensland. Working alongside experienced project managers technical specialists and client teams youll be deeply involved in shaping scopes coordinating delivery and turning concepts into operational outcomes.

This is a delivery-focused role well-suited to someone who wants exposure across the full project lifecycle and enjoys being close to the action not sitting solely behind a desk or focused purely on design.

What youll be doing

Youll support and deliver a portfolio of engineering projects by:

• Developing engineering scopes of work work packs and technical documentation.
• Supporting procurement activities including vendor engagement and technical evaluations.
• Coordinating multidiscipline interfaces across electrical instrumentation and controls mechanical piping and operations.
• Working closely with site-based client teams to deliver safe efficient project outcomes.
• Managing elements of cost schedule forecasting and reporting.
• Interfacing with contractors subcontractors and design teams through execution.
• Getting involved in on-site delivery and commissioning activities where required.
• Embracing smarter ways of working including digital tools and emerging AI-enabled processes.
• Travelling periodically to customer sites across Queensland (project-dependent).

What youll bring

Youre a proactive hands-on engineer who enjoys responsibility and momentum. You take pride in seeing work through to completion and arent afraid to step into site environments and engage with stakeholders at all levels.

You will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Engineering (preferred Electrical Instrumentation and Controls or Mechanical/Piping).
• Experience supporting or delivering projects within oil & gas energy industrial infrastructure or heavy asset environments.
• Exposure to Electrical systems controls instrumentation or automation projects.
• Practical experience with engineering scopes procurement support and contractor coordination.
• Confidence working with operational teams and client stakeholders.
• The ability to juggle multiple workstreams and prioritise in a delivery environment.
• A strong safety mindset and a solutions-focused approach.

Why this opportunity is different

This role offers meaningful exposure. Youll be trusted to deliver supported to grow and encouraged to stretch all while working on real projects that matter.

How we support your growth

At Aurecon no two career journeys look the same. Well support yours with:

• Clear development pathways and access to mentoring.
• On-the-job learning across diverse projects and clients.
• A culture that values curiosity inclusion and practical impact.
• Flexibility to shape your career as your interests evolve.

What we offer

• Structured career development and technical learning opportunities.
• Parental leave and cultural leave flexibility.
• Wellbeing initiatives that support you and your family.

Who we are

At Aurecon were curious adventurers. We listen deeply imagine better and deliver with purpose. With more than 6000 professionals across Australia New Zealand and Asia were united by a desire to make a positive lasting impact together.

Ready to make your move

If youre a motivated Project Engineer with experience in oil & gas or energy and youre ready to build your delivery capability in Brisbane wed love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your Aurecon journey.