Concept Engineering Lead

APA

Lead multidisciplinary engineering studies from concept development to investment gate approval for energy infrastructure projects in Australia. Coordinate technical inputs and ensure robust solutions transition to delivery teams.

Posted 7/26/2026full-timeBrisbane • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical leadership in managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex engineering concept and feasibility studies. Proficient in stakeholder engagement, risk management, and project development processes within the infrastructure and energy sectors.

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Technical LeadershipStakeholder EngagementRisk ManagementProject Development ProcessesEngineering Governance

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Hard Skills

Engineering Concept StudiesFeasibility StudiesTechnical Solution DevelopmentDesign EvaluationRisk AssessmentInvestment Gate FrameworksProject/Study Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationInfluencing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineering Accreditation

Industry Keywords

InfrastructureEnergyOil & GasUtilitiesResources

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering concept and feasibility studies, ensuring outcomes are achieved safely, on schedule, within budget, and to required quality standards
Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop integrated technical solutions that meet customer requirements, APA standards, and investment gate expectations
Drive study governance and gate readiness, ensuring all technical deliverables, assumptions, risks, and recommendations are thoroughly documented and approved
Act as the primary technical interface between Engineering, Estimating, Bid Management, and key stakeholders to support commercial decision-making and project development activities
Oversee the identification, assessment, and management of technical, safety, environmental, and constructability risks throughout the study lifecycle
Lead the technical handover process to delivery teams, ensuring design intent, risks, assumptions, requirements, and key decisions are effectively communicated and transitioned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering concept, feasibility, or front-end studies within infrastructure, energy, oil & gas, utilities, resources, or related industries
Strong technical leadership capabilities with the ability to manage and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams across multiple workstreams and stakeholders and integrating technical artifacts into cohesive study outcomes
Proven ability to develop technical solutions, evaluate design options, and provide recommendations that balance technical, commercial, operational, and risk considerations
Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with experience collaborating across engineering, operations, project development, commercial, regulatory, and customer groups
Sound understanding of project development processes, investment gate frameworks, risk management methodologies, and engineering governance requirements
Tertiary qualification in Engineering or a related discipline, with professional engineering accreditation and project/study management experience highly regarded.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive remuneration
Employee benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Wellbeing initiatives
18 weeks of inclusive parental leave, including superannuation
Targeted career development programs