How do I become a project engineer
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Project Engineer generally earns $2,200 per week ($114,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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This industry has seen a drop in employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 16,600 people working in this field and many of them specialise as a Project Engineer. Project Engineers may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If a career as a Project Engineer interests you, consider enrolling in an Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical. You’ll develop the skills to perform electrical repairs and maintenance, write project specifications and solve electrotechnology engineering problems.
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Further reading
What can you do with a Diploma of Project Management?
12th November 2019
What can you do with a Certificate IV in Project Management Practice?
4th February 2020All project engineer courses
- 22479VIC Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology
- 52910WA Graduate Certificate in Hydrogen Engineering and Management
- 52924WA Graduate Certificate in Civil Construction Management
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Architectural) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Flexible Entry)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional)
- Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Naval Architecture) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Science (Civil and Structural Engineering)
- Graduate Certificate in Engineering
- Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science
- Graduate Certificate in Power Engineering
- Graduate Diploma in Engineering
- Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)
- Graduate Diploma of Mining
- Master of Construction and Infrastructure Management
- Master of Engineering
- Master of Engineering (Civil: Structural)
- Master of Engineering (Research)
- Master of Engineering Practice
- Master of Engineering Project Management
- Master of Engineering Technology (Mechanical)
- MEM80122 Graduate Diploma of Engineering
- Professional Certificate of Competency in Chemical Engineering and Plant Design
- Professional Certificate of Competency in Fundamental E & I Engineering for Oil and Gas Facilities
- Professional Certificate of Competency in Fundamentals of Green Hydrogen Technology
- Professional Certificate of Competency in Hydrogen Energy – Production, Delivery, Storage and Use
- Professional Certificate of Competency in Mechanical Engineering
- Professional Certificate of Competency in Project Management for Engineers and Technicians
- Professional Certificate of Competency in Safety Instrumentation Systems for Process Industries
- Professional Certificate of Competency in Substation Design (Main Equipment)
- Professional Certificate of Competency in the Fundamentals of Process Plant Layout and Piping Design
- RIISS00064 Traffic Management Designer Skill Set for High Volume Roads
- UEE61521 Advanced Diploma of Instrumentation and Control Engineering
- UEE62111 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical
Project Engineer careers
A Project Engineer oversees a range of engineering projects and is usually involved from the development stage through to completion. You might plan the project initially, including allocation of resources and setting a budget. Project Engineers liaise with stakeholders involved in the project and manage staff and contractors. You’ll ensure the project runs smoothly and deal with any issues that arise.
Project Engineers should be very organised and able to manage their time well. You’ll need to be a good problem solver and work with a budget and a deadline. Project Engineers should be able to communicate well with their team and display strong leadership abilities. Attention to detail is important and you should be able to work to a plan.
