Graduate Civil Engineer: Fast-Track to Professional Title

CSEA; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC is seeking motivated Civil Engineering graduates to join a two-year Graduate Development Program (GDP) in Australia. You’ll gain real project exposure, mentoring from senior engineers, and structured learning across teams and disciplines.

From day one you’ll contribute to design, analysis and documentation on major infrastructure projects, with a clear path to professional title as you progress through the GDP and beyond.

Qualifications

• A Civil Engineering degree and ability to work in a team.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Exposure to design tools such as AutoCAD or Civil 3D (12D or similar advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of real infrastructure projects from day one across design, analysis and documentation.
• Assist with engineering calculations and analysis across roads, drainage or structures under guidance from senior engineers.
• Participate in site visits and inspections to understand how designs are implemented on live projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate design inputs and support project milestones.
• Learn and apply industry standards, tools and best practice through structured development.

Skills

Problem solving

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

12D

Job description

SMEC is seeking motivated Civil Engineering graduates to join a two-year Graduate Development Program (GDP) in Australia. You’ll gain real project exposure, mentoring from senior engineers, and structured learning across teams and disciplines.

From day one you’ll contribute to design, analysis and documentation on major infrastructure projects, with a clear path to professional title as you progress through the GDP and beyond.