Engineering Principal Full Time Jobs in Australia - Oct 2026

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Principal Engineer

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Act like a startup incubator - within an established company
Shape AI adoption: Experiment, build, and influence AI at scale
Own the future - Drive architecture and impact strategy across teams

As Principal Engineer at Protecht, you'll drive AI-powered SaaS, lead AWS transformation, and shape scalable architecture with real impact. Apply now!

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Manager - Projects

at Quattro Project Engineering PTY LTD

This is a Full time job

Perth WA

Competitive salary and benefits
Lead and develop high-performing teams
Opportunity to drive business growth

An exciting opportunity for a skilled and results-driven Manager of our projects department to join an award-winning company, leading EPCM projects.

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Listed one day ago

Engineering Manager

at Titan Recruitment Pty Ltd

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This is a Full time job

Perth WA

Competitive

Key leadership position
Work closely with company owners
Manage 25+ engineering professionals

Lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee project delivery, resources, schedules and quality across a portfolio of mining projects.

1d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Principal Process Engineer - Energy & Resources

at Stantec Australia Pty Ltd

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This is a Full time job

South Brisbane, Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Great Remuneration + Salary Packaging + Benefits

Professional engineering design consultancy
We care about the communities we serve
Variety of projects, mix of short and long term projects

Join Stantec as a Principal Process Engineer and lead diverse teams on impactful Energy & Resources projects.

14h ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Principal Mechanical Engineer

at Optimum Consulting Group

This is a Full time job

Brisbane QLD

Be the technical authority on complex, high-value mechanical projects
Pure technical focus: shape standards and mentor the next generation
Diverse, challenging work across mining, energy, oil & gas and chemicals

Step into a Principal role where your expertise drives the work. Solve complex problems, grow future engineers and shape the technical direction.

18d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal Mechanical Engineer

at Primero Group

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This is a Full time job

Perth WA

Australian owned EPC who deliver projects across the minerals and energy sectors
Staff role, provide your technical expertise to our engineering team
Career development opportunities across Northern America, Brisbane & Perth

Join our new office at 219 St Georges Tce with state of the art facilities including a swimming pool, gym and tennis court!

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Principal Projects Engineer

at Cyprium Metals

This is a Full time job

Perth WA(Hybrid)

Provide project insights that support executive decisions
Lead integrated planning and critical path management
Support restart, commissioning and growth projects

Drive integrated planning, project controls and delivery assurance across Cyprium's restart, commissioning and growth project portfolio.

9d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Principal Engineer (Design)

at Department of Transport and Main Roads

This is a Full time job

Nerang, Gold Coast QLD

$133,603 - $143,125 p.a.

Flexible permanent full-time
Salary up to $163,292.70 per annum (including Super and leave loading)
Flexible working arrangements and other benefits

An exciting opportunity is now available for a Principal Engineer (Design) to provide technical advice and support to the transport and infrastructure

14d ago

Listed seven days ago

Principal Engineer

at Supacat Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Port Melbourne, Melbourne VIC

Lead structural design and engineering teams for armoured and unmanned vehicles.

7d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Principal Mechanical Engineer

at Wave International Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Perth WA

Be part of a collaborative and expanding multidisciplinary team.
Critical minerals and battery metals projects local and international
High class end of trip facilities including, gym, fitness classes & more

Join Wave International and contribute to the successful delivery of mechanical engineering solutions across mining and resources projects.

11d ago

Listed two days ago

Manager - Projects

at Quattro Project Engineering PTY LTD

This is a Full time job

Perth WA

Competitive salary and benefits
Lead and develop high-performing teams
Opportunity to drive business growth

An exciting opportunity for a skilled and results-driven Manager of our projects department to join an award-winning company, leading EPCM projects.

2d ago

Listed four days ago

Principal Engineer

at Protecht Group

This is a Full time job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Act like a startup incubator - within an established company
Shape AI adoption: Experiment, build, and influence AI at scale
Own the future - Drive architecture and impact strategy across teams

As Principal Engineer at Protecht, you'll drive AI-powered SaaS, lead AWS transformation, and shape scalable architecture with real impact. Apply now!

4d ago

Listed one day ago

Lead Project Engineer

at Alloy Steel International

This is a Full time job

Malaga, Perth WA(Hybrid)

Lead Project Engineer overseeing fabrication and refurbishment projects from ideation to completion.

1d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Principal Engineer (Civil)

at Department of Transport and Main Roads

This is a Full time job

Brisbane QLD

$133,603 - $143,125 p.a.

Permanent flexible full-time
$133,603 - $143,125 p.a.
Generous Superannuation

We are seeking a Principal Engineer (Civil) to join our team based in Brisbane.

15d ago

Listed seven days ago

Principal Engineer

at Dalton Consulting Engineers

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Richmond, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Exciting opportunity for a Principal Engineer!

7d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Power Systems Engineer (Principal/ Senior/ Engineer)

at SM Grid Partners

This is a Full time job

Melbourne VIC(Remote)

Lead power system studies on high-impact renewable energy and grid connection projects.

21d ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior Engineering Lead

at Kinexus

This is a Full time job

Sydney NSW

$180k - $200k p.a.

Lead engineering on a secure, long-term Defence sustainment program.
Drive team performance and technical delivery through the product lifecycle.
Great salary, career progression & contribution to exciting Defence capability.

Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering critical outcomes on a secure long-term Defence sustainment program.

Recruited byAdrian Perini

10d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Engineering Manager

at Primero Group

This is a Full time job

Perth WA

Work from our brand new office on St Georges Tce.
Provide your technical expertise to our engineering team.
Career development opportunities across Northern America, Brisbane & Perth.

Join an Australian owned EPC who deliver projects across the minerals and energy sectors.

1d ago

Listed ten days ago

Principal Process & Design Engineer

at Michael Page

This is a Full time job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

$175k - $190k p.a. + bonus & equity

South East Brisbane based role. Perm Opportunity with strong career progression.
Own the Design Engineering function of an exciting renewables organisation.
Pathway to Head of Engineering or CTO role

The Principal Design Engineer will own the development of the commercial plant design and act as the organisations sole design authority in AUS.

10d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Power Systems Engineer (Principal/ Senior/ Engineer)

at SM Grid Partners

This is a Full time job

Brisbane QLD(Remote)

Lead power system studies on high-impact renewable energy and grid connection projects.

22d ago

Listed one day ago

Engineering Manager

at Agilitus

This is a Full time job

Brisbane QLD

Flexible work arrangements to maintain a work-life balance
Access to wellbeing services
Tailored learning and development plans and career pathways

Engineering Manager to lead cross-project teams across resources, energy and industrial sectors in Brisbane.

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Principal Engineer - Ports and Marine

at Worley

This is a Full time job

Perth WA(Hybrid)

Landmark Australian Project
Excellent pay and benefits
Flexible working practices

Lead high-profile port, coastal and marine infrastructure projects while mentoring engineers and influencing key client outcomes.

4d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Principal Project Engineer

at SONDA Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$140k - $190k p/a plus Super

Senior Project Management role across land development - you've done this before
We prefer people in the office but there's flexibility too
$160k - $180k p/a plus Super, or thereabouts + on site car parking

Autonomous role - but yes, be part of an epic team. You've done this role before - just not with this rad urban land development team.

Recruited byMiriam Taylor

11d ago

Listed three days ago

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water

at Stantec Australia Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Perth WA(Hybrid)

Excellent Salary + Super + SCI + Work-Life Balance

Work on exciting water projects across a range of sectors
Opportunity to purchase additional leave and access to paid parental leave
Ranked top 10 Sustainable companies globally by Corporate Knights 2024

Help shape Perth’s future! Join Stantec as a Principal Mechanical Engineer and make a lasting impact in local communities

3d ago

Listed nine days ago

Principle Engineer

at Morgan Consulting

This is a Full time job

Sydney NSW

Principal Process Engineer opportunity leading water and wastewater treatment design, with genuine project ownership and flexibility across Australia.

9d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Senior / Principal Engineer

at AIE Engineering & Construction Management Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Karratha, Port Hedland, Karratha & Pilbara WA

Shareholder Opportunity
Strategic Leadership & High-Impact Projects
Generous Housing Assistance

Drive Tier-1 infrastructure projects in Karratha as a Senior/Principal Engineer—enjoy housing support,leadership impact & employee-ownership pathways.

24d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty four days ago