Downer Project Engineer reviews

3.8

93% would recommend to a friend

(61 total reviews)
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Peter Tompkins

100% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Project Engineer employees have rated Downer with 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 61 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Project Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Downer is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Project Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Construction, repair and maintenance industry (3.7 stars).

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61 reviews
3.0
20 Feb 2026

Depends on Department

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Relatively good work life balance, Options to work across many different projects

Cons

Not much career progression in general and minimal pay increases

5.0
9 Dec 2025

Good company/people

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Everyone's review is subjective. My experience was fantastic, sure some long/stressful days, but overall was good support from team and good culture

Cons

None. Work is work. Have a good attitude

3.0
22 Nov 2025

PE role salary

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

good work life balance and chill in winter

Cons

too many work away from home

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