Digital Solutions Engineer

Are you an analytical thinker who wants to do more than put ideas on paper and actually turn them into working analytics, software, automations and AI tools? Read on.

About us
McIlwain is a Queensland civil construction and infrastructure contractor. Our Technology team is building an AI-first business: practical software, analytics, AI tools and automations that make our office and operational teams more productive. That frees them to focus on what matters most, which is building our country's vital infrastructure.

About the role
This is a hands-on, end-to-end role. You'll design, develop and look after digital solutions that connect our systems, automate manual work and turn data into strategic decisions. You'll work alongside our Information Technology Manager and the wider Technology team. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to visit our projects and learn what we do, how we do it and why. That understanding is what lets you build solutions that work in the real world.

What you'll do

• Build and maintain internal applications, integrations and automations, using AI-assisted development to deliver faster

• Work with our AI tools and agent frameworks, including ChatGPT, Claude, the OpenAI Agents SDK and our internal AI platforms

• Develop and improve analytical tools, including Power BI dashboards, semantic models, automated reporting and SQL databases

• Build and maintain integrations between our systems to improve collaboration and remove double-handling

• Troubleshoot application, integration and data issues

• Work directly with corporate and project teams to understand their problems and build solutions they'll actually use

• Visit project sites from time to time to learn more about our business and the industry

• Attend industry technology events and conferences

What you'll bring

• 2+ years' experience building and shipping working solutions

• Strong SQL skills (highly regarded)

• Practical Python and React experience (highly regarded)

• Sound development fundamentals: source control, APIs, debugging, testing and maintainable code

• Power BI experience, or the aptitude to pick it up quickly

• Curiosity about AI tools and how to use them responsibly to build better solutions

• Clear communication with both technical and non-technical teams

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or similar, or equivalent experience

• A current Drivers Licence

Nice to have

• Microsoft Azure / Fabric, Power Apps or workflow automation experience

• Experience in construction, engineering or other project-based environments

Why McIlwain

• Real impact: your work goes into production and is used across the business

• Modern tooling and a genuine AI-first direction

• Real opportunities for growth in an expanding department with a supportive team

• Career development and training opportunities

• Paid Parental Leave for primary and secondary carers

• Weekly gym or wellness reimbursement scheme

• Bonus annual leave days to encourage a work/life balance

• Salary reviews undertaken twice yearly and an End of Year Bonus Scheme

• Cultural Leave Exchange

• Free NAWIC membership

• Employee referral bonus program

McIlwain is committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture of opportunity. We encourage applications from candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with disabilities.

Next steps:

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role

• Only suitable applicants will be contacted to proceed

• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check

• Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia