Graduate Electrical Engineer, Rail & Metro

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong peer community

Mentoring from senior engineers

Opportunities for further study

Job summary

SMEC (an SJ Group company) is seeking a recent Graduate Electrical Engineer to join their Rail & Metro team in Brisbane. This role offers hands-on project experience and support from senior engineers as part of a two-year Graduate Development Program designed for your professional growth.

As a Graduate, you will contribute to major rail and transport infrastructure projects, working on various tasks including design support, engineering calculations, and site inspections.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Motivated to contribute to real-world projects.

Responsibilities

• Support design development including drawings, models, and technical documentation.
• Assist with engineering calculations and analysis under guidance.
• Participate in site visits and inspections.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Strong communication

Exposure to design tools

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

About SMEC

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well‑established and growing organisation. With over 16,500 employees working out of 120 offices in 40+ countries worldwide, we partner with our parent company Surbana Jurong and sister company Robert Bird Group (RBG) to deliver integrated Infrastructure, Urban Development and Management Services expertise to our clients.

The Role

We are seeking a recent Graduate Electrical Engineer to join our Rail & Metro team in Brisbane. As a Graduate at SMEC, you’ll be part of a high‑impact talent group, contributing to the delivery of major rail and metro infrastructure projects alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists. Our two‑year Graduate Development Program (GDP) is designed to accelerate your growth—combining hands‑on project experience with structured learning, mentoring, and exposure across teams and disciplines.

What You Can Expect

• Real project exposure from day one across major rail and transport infrastructure projects
• A connected ANZ graduate network and strong peer community
• Mentoring from senior engineers and technical specialists
• Structured development through workshops, online learning, and immersive experiences
• Opportunities to build consulting skills including communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving
• Industry and global networking opportunities across the SJ Group
• Ongoing development beyond the GDP, with support for further study

Key Responsibilities

You’ll support the delivery of real infrastructure projects from day one—contributing to design, analysis and documentation while learning from experienced engineers and gaining exposure to site and project delivery.

• Contribute to the delivery of real projects by supporting design development, including drawings, models and technical documentation
• Assist with engineering calculations and analysis across areas such as roads, drainage or structures under guidance from senior engineers
• Participate in site visits and inspections to develop an understanding of how designs are implemented on live projects
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate design inputs and support project delivery milestones
• Learn and apply industry standards, tools and best practice through structured development and on‑the‑job experience

About You

Motivated Electrical Engineering graduate who enjoys problem‑solving, working in teams, and contributing to real‑world projects.

You Will Bring

• A degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Exposure to design tools such as AutoCAD