Project Engineer

Location: Yatala, QLD
Salary Range: $110,000 – $150,000

Position Summary

As a Project Engineer at LVL80Cranes, you’ll deliver your own engineering projects from concept to completion while working collaboratively with a skilled team. You’ll provide technical expertise, coordinate with stakeholders, and support junior engineers in their growth and development. This role is both hands-on and team-focused, giving you the opportunity to contribute to challenging projects while strengthening the capability of the wider Engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

Project Engineering Delivery

Review engineering drawings, sketches, and specifications to determine plant and equipment requirements.

Develop CAD layouts for plant and equipment positioning.

Plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering activities to ensure smooth project delivery.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Coordinate and direct design elements from concept through to completion.

Provide technical support across all stages of project delivery.

Assist Project Managers in delivering projects on time and within budget.

Prepare, maintain, and manage all project documentation.

Manage multiple projects concurrently while prioritising effectively.

Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and efficiency.

Work collaboratively with colleagues and provide additional support when required.

Team Collaboration & Development

Work closely with the Engineering team to allocate projects and provide guidance where needed.

Collaborate with junior engineers to support their technical development.

Assist with recruitment and onboarding of new engineering team members.

External Engineering Coordination

Liaise with the Project Engineering Manager to select and engage external design engineers as required.

Follow internal SOPs for raising PO numbers and onboarding consultants.

Coordinate with Project Engineers to ensure outsourced design work meets LVL80 standards.

Performance & Quality Assurance

Participate in regular catch-ups with the Project Engineering Manager to review performance, resourcing, and process improvements.

Contribute to quarterly reviews with the Project Engineering Manager.

Implement and follow work-checking protocols to ensure deliverables meet quality standards before release.

Escalation & Problem Solving

Provide solutions for complex or non-standard engineering issues, including design discrepancies or site constraints.

Act as a point of escalation for junior engineers and liaise with the Project Engineering Manager for resolution.

About You

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or Structural).

3–5 years’ relevant experience (highly desirable).

Background in high-rise construction projects.

Technical hoist engineering experience (highly desirable).

Calm, reliable, and resilient under pressure.

Strong team player with a collaborative approach.

High level of attention to detail and self-motivation.

Skilled in CAD and competent across Microsoft Office Suite.

Why LVL80Cranes?

We’re not just another crane company. We’re a design-led, forward-thinking business that values quality, innovation, and teamwork. You’ll join a stable, growing organisation with a hands-on leadership team, a strong pipeline of projects, and a focus on people development.

From high-rise builds to complex modular installations, LVL80Cranes provides engineered lifting solutions that move with purpose — and without compromise.

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If you're a driven and collaborative engineer ready to take the next step in your career with a respected national company, click Apply or contact our team directly.