Project Engineer
Job Description
Brand:  Unyte
Job Location:  Brisbane Office
Posting Start Date:  21/08/2026
Job Search Category:  Engineering – Civil

Project Engineer | FIFO Rockhampton Region | Major Solar Farm Project

 

Excellent Salary + Super + 15% Site Uplift | Flights, Accommodation & Meals Included

 

  • Must currently reside in Queensland (QLD).
  • Must be an Australian Citizen or hold Australian Permanent Residency (PR).
  • Must have a minimum of 2–3 years' Australian work experience within Civil Infrastructure, with strong Earthworks experience.
  • Candidates requiring visa sponsorship or holding temporary work visas will not be considered.

 

Build Your Future in Renewable Energy

 

Looking for your next career-defining opportunity?

Join Unyte and play a key role in delivering one of Queensland's major renewable energy projects.

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our high-performing team on a large-scale Solar Farm project in the Rockhampton region.

This is a Queensland-based FIFO position. Applicants must be currently based in Queensland and available to work on a FIFO roster to the project site.

This is more than just another engineering role — it's an opportunity to take ownership of project delivery on a major renewable energy project, work alongside an experienced construction team, and build your career with one of Australia's leading civil contractors.

 

What's on Offer?

  • Excellent salary package
  • Queensland-based FIFO roster to the Rockhampton region
  • 15% site uplift
  • Flights, accommodation and meals fully provided
  • Opportunity to work on a major Solar Farm project
  • Long-term career development and progression
  • Supportive and experienced project team
  • Exposure to major civil and renewable energy construction
  • Opportunity to contribute to Australia's renewable energy future

 

The Role

As a Project Engineer, you will play a key role in the planning, coordination and delivery of civil works across this large-scale Solar Farm project.

Working closely with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, Site Supervisors, subcontractors and project stakeholders, you will be responsible for providing engineering support across project delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, to specification and within programme and budget.

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of key project packages and develop your commercial, technical and project management capabilities.

 

Your Everyday

  • Manage and coordinate engineering activities across allocated project packages.
  • Develop and manage three-week look-ahead programs and monitor progress against project milestones.
  • Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to ensure efficient project delivery.
  • Monitor productivity, costs and project performance.
  • Provide technical support and guidance to site teams.
  • Assist with procurement, subcontractor management and contract administration.
  • Prepare, track and manage project variations and commercial reporting.
  • Manage RFIs, Inspection & Test Plans, quality documentation and technical submissions.
  • Ensure works comply with project specifications, drawings and relevant Australian Standards.
  • Coordinate surveying, testing and quality assurance requirements.
  • Identify and resolve technical issues throughout project delivery.
  • Support the Project Manager with forecasting, reporting and project planning.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
  • Build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants and project stakeholders.
  • Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all project activities.

 

About You

We're looking for a motivated and experienced Project Engineer who is ready to take the next step in their civil construction career and contribute to the successful delivery of a major renewable energy project.

You'll ideally have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
  • Minimum 2–3 years' Australian civil construction experience.
  • Previous experience as a Project Engineer within civil construction, infrastructure, renewable energy or similar projects.
  • Strong Earthworks experience is essential.
  • Experience with bulk earthworks, roads, drainage, pavements or other civil infrastructure works.
  • Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project delivery.
  • Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating site activities.
  • Understanding of QA, ITPs, RFIs, variations and project documentation.
  • Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project costs and budgets.
  • Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
  • High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.
  • Current Australian Driver's Licence.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office and construction/project management software.

 

Why Join Unyte?

At Unyte, we don't just build projects — we build careers.

You'll join a company that values teamwork, innovation and continuous development while giving you the opportunity to work on significant infrastructure and renewable energy projects across Australia.

This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience on a major Solar Farm project while developing your technical, commercial and leadership capabilities.

Whether you're ready to step up into a Project Engineer role, looking to broaden your renewable energy experience, or want to take your civil construction career to the next level, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

 

Apply Today

If you're an experienced civil Project Engineer with strong Earthworks experience and you're ready to take on a major renewable energy project, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help build Australia's renewable energy future with Unyte.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

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Information at a Glance

Unyte acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands upon which we work, live and socialise. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who we recognise as Australia’s First Peoples whose cultural practices continue today.