Infrastructure Engineer – Defence Estate Projects

About the role

Downer Professional Services is hiring an Infrastructure Engineer to provide technical expertise across facilities, civil works and estate upgrades for complex defence and national security projects. The role sits within the Technical, Advisory and Capability consulting practice and Team Downer, which partners with CASG and NSSG as a major service provider to Defence.

Key responsibilities

• Provide specialist engineering advice on facilities and infrastructure works for JP9101, including building services, civil infrastructure and estate upgrades.
• Review and assess infrastructure designs, technical reports, drawings, specifications and supporting documentation prepared by SEG, CFI and other stakeholders.
• Ensure designs are fit for purpose and suitable for release to the Prime Contractor.
• Conduct technical reviews of building refurbishments, compliance works, fixed plant replacement, demolition, minor construction and utility infrastructure upgrades.
• Support infrastructure planning, including feasibility assessments, design development and technical investigations.
• Review engineering documentation for compliance with legislation, codes, standards, Defence policies and project requirements.
• Work with Defence Security Estate Group, stakeholders, consultants, contractors and other engineering disciplines.

Required profile

• Chartered Professional Engineer certification (e.g. Engineers Australia) or ability to attain it.
• Tertiary qualification in Civil, Infrastructure, Electrical or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in facilities and infrastructure Defence projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Current AGSVA security clearance; ITAR compliance may also be required.

Required skills

• ASEFCON suite experience.
• Engineering review and compliance checking.

What we offer

• Career mapping, accelerated learning programs and Communities of Practice.
• Discounts on healthcare, retail and vehicles through Perks@Downer.
• Up to 20 days of Reservist Leave for veterans.