Why Choose Covey?

Work on impactful projects with a phenomenal team

Covey Associates offers an exceptional opportunity for engineers, consultants, and designers seeking a dynamic and fulfilling career. With over 30 years of experience, Covey is an innovative consulting engineering firm known for its commitment to developing community sustainability.

Career advancement: Covey provides a strong career path with genuine opportunities for progression. Employees are encouraged to grow within the company, supported by a management team that prioritises professional development.

Challenging projects: Work on a diverse range of interesting and complex projects that not only improve your skills but also contribute positively to local communities. Our comprehensive service offerings allow you to engage in highly collaborative multi-disciplinary teams.

Supportive environment: Enjoy a flexible and approachable working atmosphere that fosters collaboration and creativity. Covey values its employees, promoting a friendly and inclusive culture that encourages teamwork and open communication.

Ongoing development: Benefit from our commitment to continuous learning ensuring you stay at the forefront of industry advancements.

Joining Covey means being part of a dedicated team that is passionate about delivering outstanding results while maintaining high standards of professional service. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level in an inspiring environment, Covey is the place for you.

Explore our About Us page for more information about our pedigree, leadership team, values and brand.

Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineer

📍 Sunshine Coast, QLD

Role Overview

Covey is seeking a Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineer to join our Sunshine Coast team and contribute across two complementary streams of work:

1. The ongoing delivery and evolution of our established Safechase racing lure product, and

2. The growth of Covey’s mechanical design consultancy capability.

While Safechase will form the primary workload in the near term, this role is well suited to an engineer with mechanical design consultancy experience who is comfortable supporting day-to-day product activities while progressively taking on a broader range of consultancy-led mechanical projects. As Covey Mechanical continues to win and deliver new work, this position offers increasing exposure to concept development, design, analysis, and multi-discipline project delivery.

This is a practical, hands-on engineering role where technical decisions directly affect safety, reliability, and client outcomes across Australia and New Zealand.

Bushfire Consultant

📍 North Lakes or Sunshine Coast location

(Early to Mid-Career)

Bushfire risk matters, and so does how it is assessed. The Covey Bushfire team is growing, we are looking for someone in their early to mid-career who wants to get hands-on with bushfire behaviour, land management, and risk assessment working alongside some of the most experienced, award-winning bushfire specialists in the industry.

You will have the opportunity to be out on site working with real data, real landscapes, and site planning constraints, then translate that into clear advice.

We are looking for someone with a qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, or similar, who is curious about bushfire behaviour and keen to build practical and technical skills. Experience with GIS (ideally QGIS), fieldwork, land management, or fireground activities is a plus, but attitude and willingness to learn matter most.

If you want to build a career in bushfire consulting and do environmental work that has genuine impact, we would love to hear from you!

Senior Civil Designer

Permanent Full Time; North Lakes or Maroochydore office

You will be part of a dynamic team of engineers, designers and drafters preparing design documentation required to gain the necessary approvals from relevant authorities. The role will require liaising with project stakeholders, provide technical support to junior staff and contribute to the ongoing development of Covey systems and processes.

Candidate Requirements;

• Associate Diploma in Civil Engineering or similar
• Prior experience in a similar role within the Australian market
• Demonstrated ability with Autocad/12D model software
• Experience in subdivisional works including Roadworks Stormwater, Sewerage and Water reticulation design
• Understanding of codes and contract requirements
• Ability to manage multiple projects in accordance to strict deadlines
• 12D model drainage design experience an advantage

To start your new career with Covey, please send a CV and cover letter to engineers@covey.com.au (Attn Chris Camp in the subject).

All applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence and short listing will commence immediately.

Please note only those candidates successful in the shortlisting will be contacted for interviews.

Expression of Interest

Don't see a suitable role advertised? We're always on the lookout for talented and passionate engineers, designers and consultants to join our dynamic team. We offer exciting opportunities across various disciplines, including civil, structural, hydraulic, and environmental engineering. Covey can provide you with diverse and challenging work that will push your boundaries and foster your professional growth.

As a Covey team member, you'll enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment, competitive salary packages, and genuine opportunities for career advancement. If you're an achiever with a passion for sustainability and collaboration, and the drive to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.

Express your interest in joining our team of experts and help us shape the future of infrastructure and development across Australia and beyond. Send your CV and an introduction letter to engineers@covey.com.au (Please specify "Careers EOI" in the subject line).

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All CVs received will be treated with the strictest of confidence.