Site Engineer
Initial Location: Chinchilla, QLD
Roster: 10/4 (DIDO)
Inclusions: Vehicle + accommodation + meals
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About Us:

Western Downs Civil (WDC) is a locally owned and operated business based in Chinchilla, QLD. We are dedicated to delivering excellence and maintaining the highest safety standards in civil construction. Our expertise spans a wide range of projects, with a focus on energy infrastructure, including gas, renewable energy solutions such as Battery Energy Storage, solar farm infrastructure, wind farm civil works, and grid connection substations.

About the role

Western Downs Civil is seeking a Site Engineer to provide on-site technical and engineering support to the project team, managing work packs, conducting inspections, and overseeing quality control in line with WDC's IMS standards.

Reporting to the Project Manager, this role requires strong communication skills, time management and a proactive site presence with a strong commitment to WDC's safety, quality, and environmental standards.

This is not a project-running or site-management role. It is ideal for someone who enjoys technical documentation, quality processes, and working closely with supervisors to ensure compliance across ITPs, NCRs, drawings, and project records.

In this role you will 

• Prepare, implement, and maintain ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans)

• Raise, manage, and close out Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)

• Review drawings, plans, and specifications and check compliance against construction outputs

• Assist site supervisors and engineering teams with quality checks during bulk earthworks

• Conduct and document field inspections and testing as required

• Maintain accurate QA records, registers, photos, and documentation

• Support environmental and safety compliance documentation where required

• Work closely with supervisors to resolve quality issues as they arise

• Foster a culture of consistent quality across the project team

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The ideal Candidate will have background & experience in:

• Experience in civil construction, preferably with exposure to bulk earthworks

• Previous involvement in quality assurance, QA/QC, or construction documentation (desirable but not essential)

• Ability to read and interpret civil engineering drawings

• Strong attention to detail and willingness to follow structured processes

• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with site teams

• Understanding of civil construction testing, inspection processes, or ITP documentation

• Ability to work on a roster and DIDO basis with camp accommodation, meals & allowance when away from home.
  

 Qualifications:

• Degree in Civil Engineering OR relevant practical civil construction experience (5+ years preferred)

• Candidates with solid QA or earthworks experience but without a formal degree are encouraged to apply

If you are a motivated and dedicated engineer looking for a rewarding career in the civil construction industry, we encourage you to apply. Western Downs Civil is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. 

Join our team and be a part of our exciting journey in the civil construction sector! For more information contact our HR Department (07) •• ••• 685 or send through a copy of your CV to hr•@wdcivil.com.au