We're building more than infrastructure — we're building Australia’s renewable future. Join McConnell Dowell on the groundbreaking Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project — a landmark initiative that will become the country’s third-largest electricity storage facility and the first pumped hydro project developed in over 40 years.
We’re seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer – Concrete to lead critical components of this complex hydro-electric development. This role offers not only a pivotal engineering challenge but also a career-defining opportunity with long-term prospects within a forward-thinking organisation.
What We Offer
A nation-defining renewable energy project
FIFO 14/7 roster with attractive site uplift
Supportive and safety-first team culture
Internal progression and professional development pathways
Be part of a team building Australia’s energy future
As a key engineering leader on site, you’ll be responsible for:
Overseeing and coordinating major concrete construction activities
Auditing temporary works and ensuring compliance with engineering plans
Reporting on project progress, costs, schedules and manpower
Ensuring quality, safety, and environmental standards are upheld
Contributing to a collaborative, solutions-driven project team
You’ll Bring:
Degree in Civil Engineering or similar discipline
Proven experience with concrete structures in large-scale infrastructure (tunnels, bridges, buildings)
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
A commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability
Don’t tick all the boxes but you’re still excited about this opportunity? We’re dedicated to building a diverse workplace, so we also look at applicants with great transferable skills from similar industries.
If that's you, we encourage you to still apply as you may just be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities.
About Us
McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction
Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people.
From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.
Why join us?
The work you’ll do will have a tangible positive impact on people’s lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that. Because when you grow, we all grow.
McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.
So, join us, be you, and help us create better together. Apply now!
We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.
This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.
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