At Santos, we do work that matters and always have. When you join us, so will you.
As an ASX 20 global energy company, we’re committed to providing reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone.
To make it happen, we work as One Team and ask ourselves, “How can we?” (Even when others say, “We can’t.”)
We’re proud of our history as pioneers, problem-solvers, and pragmatists. And as we strive to achieve our Vision2040, we’ve got our sights set on a culture that is focussed and disciplined to drive value, and entrepreneurial and energised to leave a positive legacy.
The difference isn’t just thinking big – it’s delivering on it too.
As part of the team, you’ll tackle one of the most complex problems of our time. It’s no easy task, but nothing rewarding ever is.
What you’ll do:
Join Santos as a Senior Project Engineer and play a key role in delivering sustaining capital projects across our LNG and pipeline assets. In this position, you will lead and coordinate engineering, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with operations, engineering, project teams, and external contractors, you will provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle while driving operational readiness, safety, and project success.
Key accountabilities include:
- Lead and coordinate engineering, consultants, suppliers, and contractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
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Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, execution plans, and performance metrics to achieve successful project outcomes.
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Monitor project progress, costs, and schedules, working closely with Project Controls and Planning teams to drive delivery performance.
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Ensure all project activities comply with Santos HSES requirements, company standards, and relevant regulatory obligations.
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Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks through risk assessments, HAZOP participation, and ongoing management of project risk registers.
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Prepare and manage scopes of work, engineering studies, execution strategies, and commercial agreements to support project delivery.
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Review and approve technical documentation, processes, and project deliverables to support effective execution and governance.
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Collaborate with Project Managers, Operations, Engineering, and external stakeholders to ensure operational readiness and seamless project handover.
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Provide technical leadership, coaching, and subject matter expertise to project teams and key stakeholders to promote best-practice project delivery.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on compliance, cost efficiency, production performance, and the closure of high-priority actions arising from audits, risk assessments, and assurance reviews.
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What you’ll bring:
We are looking for a highly capable and results-driven Senior Project Engineer with a strong background in delivering capital projects within the LNG, midstream, or broader energy industry. Your ability to manage complex stakeholder interfaces and drive projects safely through the full project lifecycle will be key to your success. You will also be able to demonstrate the following:
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Extensive experience in Project Engineering, ideally within the LNG, midstream, or related energy sectors.
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Strong understanding of the technical, commercial, and project management aspects of delivering capital projects.
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Proven experience managing projects from option analysis and concept development through to commissioning, handover, and operational readiness.
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Experience delivering facility infrastructure projects and sustaining capital works within operational environments.
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Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate small multidisciplinary engineering teams to achieve project objectives.
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Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience coordinating interfaces between operations, engineering, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
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Experience delivering projects in remote locations and managing the associated logistical and operational challenges.
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Proven capability in managing contractor performance and ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient project execution.
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Brownfield project delivery experience within operating facilities will be highly regarded.
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A degree qualification in Engineering or a related discipline, together with RPEQ and/or CPEng accreditation.
What you’ll get:
Here, you’ll be amongst high-calibre people and get to work on industry-leading projects. We don’t shy away from solving tough problems at pace. We like it that way. You can expect to be challenged and supported; to learn and grow.
At Santos, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. This means a place that is safe; where you are valued and respected, and your contribution is recognised and appreciated. Join us, and you’ll play a role in this too.
Each of our sites offer access to specific amenities that aim to create the best possible benefits to your health, wellbeing and performance. In Brisbane this includes Onsite Gym facilities, Onsite GP services and many more employee benefits
What you’re part of:
Everywhere you turn you will be a part of a team who are coming together to contribute to our single uniting purpose - to provide reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone
And because it’s not only what you do, but how you do it, you will also contribute to improving the living standards of the communities where we operate, building enduring and respectful relationships that serve a generation. It’s about each of us, and all of us – together.
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted via the online recruitment system before COB 1st July 2026.
A requirement of this role is that you will need to have in place the legal work rights for Australia to apply.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Santos acknowledges that we operate on the traditional lands of Aboriginal people. We recognise the traditional rights to maintain the culture, identities, traditions, and customs on their country. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our ongoing success.
We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.
Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander jobseekers are strongly encouraged to apply.
