About Laing O'Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects. In Australia, we’ve proudly operated under the Laing O’Rourke banner for over 20 years, building on more than 70 years of local expertise. 

Driven by our purpose - pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, in service of humanity - we create safer hospitals, cleaner water, secure defence facilities, and better-connected cities. We also build meaningful careers and inclusive workplaces where people thrive. Backed by global strength and deep local roots, our unique operating model combines cutting-edge technology with modern methods of construction to deliver certainty for clients and transform how infrastructure is engineered and built.

We also own two vertically integrated businesses: Select Plant Australia, the nation’s fourth-largest plant hire company, and Laing O’Rourke Rail Operations, supporting major projects and nationwide rail maintenance.

That’s the Power of Experience.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Technical Engineer for a Sydney based role. This role offers great career prospects with a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.

Provide support to the Senior Technical Engineer being directly responsible in the delivery aspects of their package of work to ensure the project is delivered safely, within budget, on time, to the prescribed quality standards, and that sustainability objectives are met.

Key responsibilities

This role involves planning, preparing and controlling all pre-commissioning and commissioning activities as well as the operational readiness activities leading to project completion, and the coordination of competency assessment for construction and commissioning personnel. The role involves interface with client, asset owner, third parties, construction team and commissioning team on all matters relating to commissioning, handover and operational readiness. You will also be required to use In-depth knowledge of systems’ assurance, engineering and quality management knowledge to create a framework for staged operational readiness, satisfying client and asset owner.

About you

A relevant engineering degree combined with experience on large-scale rail projects, ideally in Australia. You will also require knowledge of Rail Systems and legislation, standards, processes and practices in relation to testing, commissioning and operational readiness. You will have knowledge of the use of Microsoft Office, Navisworks, and scheduling software. You will be able to coordinate work schedules and competence requirements using excellent interpersonal skills. You would be fit to work in the rail corridor when required.

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is recognised as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality in 2020, 2022, and 2024. We know that the right culture and purposeful innovation are key to delivering impact.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at

https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.