Our History

World Class Services Since 1974

Quality expertise and service you can rely on

Sun Engineering has earned a reputation for delivering large, complex and remote projects within the Australia and Pacific region.

The business has extensive experience in fabricating and constructing projects within the mining and infrastructure sectors, the company also executes projects within the social infrastructure and manufacturing sectors, including Stadiums, Mega Amusement park rides and complex manufacturing plants.

Over the past few years, Sun Engineering has extended its international reach to more than 30 countries, delivering unique engineering and construction projects in the infrastructure and global resource sectors.

Australia's Fabrication & Engineering Specialists

Sun Engineering is built on the foundation of family values, and we extend our reach through a network of companies with diverse capabilities, including steel fabrication from our facilities in Australia, Papua New Guinea, and China, serving over 30 countries. Our SMP (Structural, Mechanical, and Piping) Construction teams execute projects across Australia and the Pacific Regions.

Operating for 49 years, we have engaged in varied projects, ranging from constructing a 240 Mega Watt Gas Fired Power Station in Mt Isa, Queensland, to Turnkey Gold mine projects in Papua New Guinea’s highlands.

Our success in project delivery is attributed to our regimented management systems and procedures, backed by large-capacity fabrication, painting, and construction facilities in Australia, PNG, and China. Our Australian facility stands as one of the largest fabrication shops in the region.

Our Team

The combined professional capability guarantees our clients the best possible outcomes, regardless of project size.

Quality

Sun Engineering is ISO 9001 and AS 5131 quality management systems accredited as well as TMR and RMS certified suppliers.

Diversity

We believe that an inclusive and diverse workforce promotes safety, productivity and wellbeing in the workplace.

Quality

Sun Engineering is ISO 9001 and AS 5131 quality management systems accredited as well as TMR and RMS certified suppliers.

Diversity

We believe that an inclusive and diverse workforce promotes safety, productivity and wellbeing in the workplace.

We are all responsible for creating an environment where open, honest and direct two-way communication occurs. We tell it like it is, give and receive honest feedback and listen carefully. All our interactions have an outcomes focus. We operate with the utmost integrity throughout all our operations.

We respect the individual talents, differences and strengths of every employee. We engage and ask for support or action. We support and care for each other and deliver on the commitments we make. Everyone makes a significant contribution to the organisation.

We anticipate change, and are switched on to new ideas and possibilities. To grow with our employees and stakeholders we must constantly improve and innovate. We look for continuous improvement in our activities and for new opportunities everyday.

Sun wins when our stakeholders win. We only deliver products and services that provide the best quality and value for our customers and stakeholders. The products and services we deliver to our customers and stakeholders equip them with solutions for business success. We partner together across the organisation to deliver outcomes and solutions. We work together to make things happen. We seek win/win outcomes.

We expect the best results across all operations. We recruit and develop the best, and strive to be the best in all of our markets. We set our standards high, set stretch goals, plan to achieve and exceed desired results. We work to the highest standard. We celebrate success and achievement and enjoy our work.’

Sun Engineering has a long and rich history with projects dating back to 1974 when Patrick and Patricia McMonagle founded the company.

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