Graduate Civil Engineer: Infrastructure Design & Delivery

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC Australia seeks a Civil Engineering graduate to join the two-year Graduate Development Program (GDP). You will contribute to design, analysis and documentation on major infrastructure projects, gaining hands-on experience from day one.

You will be mentored by senior engineers, participate in structured training and site visits, and develop consulting and collaboration skills across teams within the SJ Group. On completion, you progress toward professional titles and broader opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD or Civil 3D; 12D advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of real infrastructure projects, contributing to design, analysis and documentation.
• Assist with engineering calculations and analyses across roads, drainage or structures.
• Participate in site visits and inspections to understand field implementation of designs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate design inputs and support project milestones.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

12D

Job description

SMEC Australia seeks a Civil Engineering graduate to join the two-year Graduate Development Program (GDP). You will contribute to design, analysis and documentation on major infrastructure projects, gaining hands-on experience from day one.

You will be mentored by senior engineers, participate in structured training and site visits, and develop consulting and collaboration skills across teams within the SJ Group. On completion, you progress toward professional titles and broader opportunities.