Graduate Civil Engineer – Rail & Metro (2-Year Development)

SMEC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC in North Sydney is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join the Rail & Metro team. The two-year Graduate Development Program (GDP) accelerates your growth with hands-on project experience, mentoring, and structured learning across disciplines.

You'll contribute to major rail and metro infrastructure projects from day one, gaining exposure to design, analysis, site delivery and multidisciplinary collaboration, while building consulting skills.

Qualifications

• Motivated Civil Engineering graduate with problem-solving skills.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Willingness to learn across design tools and standards.

Responsibilities

• Support design development, including drawings, models and technical documentation.
• Assist with engineering calculations and analysis under guidance.
• Participate in site visits and inspections to understand construction.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate design inputs.
• Learn industry standards, tools and best practices on the job.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

12D

Job description

SMEC in North Sydney is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join the Rail & Metro team. The two-year Graduate Development Program (GDP) accelerates your growth with hands-on project experience, mentoring, and structured learning across disciplines.

You'll contribute to major rail and metro infrastructure projects from day one, gaining exposure to design, analysis, site delivery and multidisciplinary collaboration, while building consulting skills.