Join Our Growing Team! Exciting Opportunity for a Project Engineer – Cairns About Us
Endfire Engineering is a proudly Australian-owned company with over 25 years of industry experience. Operating across Brisbane, Townsville, Darwin, Cairns, Sydney, Adelaide and New Zealand, we have built a strong reputation for quality, safety, and reliability.
We specialise in fire protection solutions for major commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects, working alongside leading contractors and developers across Australia and New Zealand.
About the Role
We are seeking a Project Engineer with a mechanical, building services or M&E background to join our North Queensland team. This position can be based in Cairns or Townsville, depending on the successful applicant. In this role, you will support the delivery of fire protection and mechanical systems across a range of commercial and infrastructure projects, working closely with Project Managers, Supervisors, design teams and subcontractors.
This role will suit an engineer who enjoys working across both technical and site-based project coordination, with a focus on installation, testing, and commissioning of fire protection systems.
You will play an important role in coordinating engineering documentation, supporting site delivery and providing technical support throughout project execution.
What We Offer
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Opportunity to work across a range of commercial and infrastructure projects
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Supportive and professional team environment
- Exposure to complex fire protection and mechanical systems
Key Responsibilities
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Support the delivery of fire protection and mechanical systems within construction projects
- Review drawings, specifications and engineering documentation
- Assist with coordination of subcontractors, suppliers and site teams
- Assist with procurement activities including preparing purchase orders, sourcing materials and coordinating supplier deliveries
- Monitor project progress and ensure works meet technical and quality requirements
- Assist with RFIs, technical queries, and engineering documentation
- Support testing and commissioning activities for fire protection systems
- Maintain accurate project records including procurement documentation and project data
- Work closely with Project Managers and Site Supervisors to resolve technical issues
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- 3+ years' experience in a project engineering role within construction, M&E, fire protection or related industries
- Experience working on fire protection systems, M&E installations, or commissioning activities will be highly regarded
- Experience working on commercial and infrastructure projects will be highly regarded
- Strong understanding of construction processes and site coordination
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and project documentation
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with site and office teams
- Experience with project management tools such as Procore, AutoCAD and MS Office are desirable
- Candidates must hold valid Australian working rights
How to Apply
Apply online today to become part of the Endfire Engineering team. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Fire Safety Specialists since 2000, Endfire Engineering are an Australian owned and operated company and has been trading since early 2000. Endfire have the capability to Design, Engineer, Project Manage, Install, and Certify making us a one stop shop for all of your Fire Protection Needs. All of our staff are in house and we directly employ locals and bring in specialists at each project location. Endfire have a successful industry record with large scale Government funded, Industrial Projects, Private Projects and PPP installation projects. Endfire currently have offices in: Darwin, Cairns, Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney, and Christchurch – NZ.
