Field Engineer

Based in Henderson the Field Engineers will be responsible for providing onsite engineering support during the construction, assembly, and commissioning phases of shipbuilding projects. This role acts as a key interface between the design office, production teams, subcontractors, and quality control ensuring that engineering plans and specifications are implemented correctly and efficiently in a dynamic and complex shipyard environment.

We are seeking SMEs with extensive experience in one or more of the following disciplines:

Structural/Fabrication

Pipe and Mechanical Systems

Interior Fitout/Shipwright

Electrical systems

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam. With operations spanning multiple sites, Austal offers diverse career opportunities in trades, maintenance, engineering support, project services, corporate functions and operational delivery.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

Provide technical support to production teams during vessel construction

Act as the discipline SME for your area of expertise

Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and production requirements

Resolve construction and installation issues in the field