The salary trajectory of a Project Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at NZ$50,000 per year (estimate) and goes up to NZ$0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Project Engineer at Downer is NZ$106,985 per year or NZ$51 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly NZ$169,800 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between NZ$84,417 (25th percentile) and NZ$136,810 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 18 salaries submitted by Downer Project Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Project Engineer with an estimated total pay of NZ$86K - NZ$112K/yr