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Development Services - Engineering

If you’re an engineer motivated by impact, complexity and purpose driven work, EDQ offers the opportunity to build places that truly matter.

As the land activation agency for the Queensland Government, EDQ works in partnership with industry, government and communities to unlock homes, drive economic prosperity and build liveable places at scale and pace.

At EDQ, engineers work at the intersection of infrastructure, planning and community development - helping create places where Queenslanders live, work and thrive.

Why this works matters?

Engineers at Economic Development Queensland play a vital role in shaping Queensland's future by delivering safe, sustainable, and innovative infrastructure and development projects that drive economic growth, create thriving communities, and improve the lives of Queenslanders.

What do Engineers do?

You’ll work as part of multi-disciplinary teams to support

the planning, assessment and delivery of infrastructure

that enables sustainable development across Queensland.

Typical work includes:

  • Providing engineering advice on development and infrastructure proposals

  • Assessing development applications and infrastructure requirements

  • Supporting the delivery of infrastructure linked to major projects

  • Collaborating with planners, architects, project managers and stakeholders

  • Preparing reports, briefings and technical advice

Career pathways as an Engineer

  • Graduate / Engineer (early career)

    • Ideal for students and recent graduates

    • Learn on the job with support from senior engineers

    • Gain hands-on experience in planning, development assessment and infrastructure projects

  • Senior Engineer

    • Take the lead on more complex work

    • Provide expert engineering advice

    • Support and mentor early career engineers

  • Principal Engineer

    • Lead major, complex engineering and infrastructure projects

    • Shape strategic decisions and best practice across EDQ

    • Make a real impact on communities across Queensland

Hear from our people

  • In my role at EDQ, I enjoy playing an integral role in shaping development outcomes and innovative design solutions across Queensland’s Priority Development Areas. I work as part of a collaborative, high performing team focused on smarter, more efficient ways of working, while positively influencing how government and industry deliver outcomes together.

    Boris Lambert

    Lead Urban & Infill Development Engineer

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About Economic Development Queensland

Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is the Queensland Government’s land use planning and land activation agency.

We play a critical role in unlocking land, supporting the delivery of homes, creating jobs and enabling liveable communities across the state. Backed by the Economic Development Act 2012, EDQ has unique planning and approval powers that enable us to remove barriers, accelerate development and deliver outcomes at scale and pace.

At EDQ, we are guided by a clear purpose: giving Queenslanders a place to call home, delivering more jobs closer to home by helping businesses grow, and supporting liveable communities that reflect Queensland’s way of life.

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