Senior Project Engineer

Brisbane
Full-time
Listed Nov 15, 2026

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Coordinate and control engineering works on the $5.75 billion Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project and build your rail career with ACCIONA.

Job Description

Benefits

•Coordinate engineering works on a landmark rail project

•Build rail experience on a project preparing for Brisbane 2032

•Career development pathways across major infrastructure projects

Project Information

ACCIONA, as part of the ActivUs Alliance, is delivering the major rail works package for the $5.75 billion Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project. Works include doubling rail tracks from two to four between Kuraby and Beenleigh, station upgrades and level crossing removals. This landmark project will boost network capacity and help prepare Queensland for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

About the Opportunity

As Senior Project Engineer, you will coordinate and control engineering works for your designated package, reporting to the Construction Manager. You will lead subcontractors, control costs, and keep the schedule on track through short-term programs and progress reporting. You will drive quality, environmental and safety performance, support planning and Authority approvals, and help evaluate and negotiate subcontracts. You will also lead and develop site staff, with broad exposure across engineering, cost and delivery on a major rail project.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

•Coordinate and control engineering works for the designated package

•Lead subcontractors and monitor their quality, safety and performance

•Drive quality, environmental and safety compliance across all site works

•Maintain short-term programs and monitor progress against the project schedule

•Control costs, forecast performance and review subcontractor claims and variations

•Support planning, design suitability and approvals with Authorities

•Lead and develop site staff, and prepare status reports and change orders

Required Skills and Competencies

•Bachelor degree in Engineering

•Proven experience in a construction or engineering environment

•Working knowledge of health, safety and environment requirements

•Leadership, planning, problem solving and communication skills

•Relevant rail experience is desirable

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

Apply now with your current resume to join the Faster Rail team.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.