Graduate Design Engineer (Hydraulic / Civil)

Cooke & Dowsett; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate mentoring

Large-scale projects exposure

Technical training

Career progression

Supportive team

Modern office

Hands-on experience

Job summary

CJ Arms Design is seeking a Graduate Design Engineer to support hydraulic and civil projects across Australia. You will work closely with the Design Manager and Senior Engineers to learn and contribute to robust, built-ready solutions.

Ideal candidates have recently completed a Bachelor of Engineering and show strong communication, detail orientation, and collaborative spirit. Exposure to design software like AutoCAD, Revit or Navisworks is welcome.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil, Civil & Infrastructure or Building Services) degree.
• Clear written and verbal communication and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate with a design team.

Responsibilities

• Assist hydraulic and civil designs and documentation.
• Prepare engineering calculations and technical reports.
• Support delivery from concept to construction.
• Participate in site inspections and investigations.
• Assist with authority approvals and regulatory submissions.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and project teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Graduate Design Engineer (Hydraulic / Civil)

Launch your engineering career with a growing design consultancy backed by one of Australia's leading plumbing and hydraulic services groups.

CJ Arms Design is a science and design-led organisation with deep and diverse engineering expertise. Our strength lies in a collaborative and integrated design approach, where civil, hydraulic and environmental systems are conceived as part of one unified, buildable solution. We deliver projects that are robust, fully coordinated and technically sound, while also grounded in broader cultural and environmental thinking. Our mission is to bring together technical rigor, innovative thinking and digital capability to deliver seamless engineering solutions across Australia’s most ambitious and high profile developments. As a team, we represent innovation, environmental care and precision in civil and hydraulic design.

Whether you’ve recently completed your degree or are about to graduate, we are looking for someone who is eager to learn, develop their technical skills, be part of an innovative engineering team and build a long-term engineering career.

About the Role

Working closely with our Design Manager and Senior Engineers, you will support the delivery of hydraulic and civil engineering designs on a variety of projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with hydraulic and civil engineering designs and documentation
• Preparing engineering calculations and technical reports
• Supporting project delivery from concept through to construction
• Participating in site inspections and investigations
• Assisting with authority approvals and regulatory submissions
• Liaising with clients, consultants, contractors and project teams
• Attending design meetings and project workshops
• Developing skills in industry-leading engineering software and systems

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A recently completed Bachelor of Engineering (Civil, Civil & Infrastructure, Building Services or similar)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Desirable but not essential:

• Exposure to AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks or similar design software
• Understanding of hydraulic, civil or building services engineering principles
• Previous internship, vacation work or practical engineering experience
• Current driver's licence

What We Offer

• Genuine graduate development and mentoring
• Exposure to large-scale construction and infrastructure projects
• Ongoing technical training and professional development
• Career progression opportunities within CJ Arms Design and the Cooke & Dowsett Plumbing Group
• Supportive and experienced engineering team
• Modern office environment
• Opportunity to build practical design and site experience from day one

Why Join Us?

At CJ Arms Design, you'll work alongside experienced professionals who are committed to helping you develop your technical capability and engineering career.

In partnership with the Cooke & Dowsett Plumbing Group, you'll gain exposure to diverse projects, industry-leading expertise and long-term career opportunities within a growing Australian business.

If you're looking for a graduate role where you'll learn, contribute and grow, we'd love to hear from you.