Downer employees working as a Project Engineer in Australia have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars, based on 49 ratings. This is 14% lower than the average of Project Engineer professionals at Downer worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a a Project Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $72,000 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Project Engineer at Downer is $105,728 per year or $51 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $175,004 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $82,850 (25th percentile) and $142,750 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 133 salaries submitted by Downer Project Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of June 2026.