Senior Project Engineer – Electrical Focus (FIFO) Surat Basin | 14:7 FIFO Roster (Fly to Roma Bus to Site) $185K Super 15% Site Uplift ️ Long-Term Opportunity | Electrical & LSTU Scope 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
