Downer employees working as a Project Engineer in New Zealand have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 43% higher 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 $50,000 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 $100,000 per year or $48 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $141,200 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $85,250 (25th percentile) and $121,500 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 18 salaries submitted by Downer Project Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.