Graduate Engineer – Infrastructure & Sustainability (Mentored)

HTU; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC invites graduates to join its two‑year Graduate Development Program (GDP) to accelerate growth through hands‑on project experience, mentoring by senior engineers, and structured learning across teams and disciplines.

You will contribute to major infrastructure projects and develop consulting skills including communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving as you advance beyond the GDP along defined career pathways.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Exposure to sustainability frameworks or data analysis is advantageous.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Proactive mindset with ability to adapt.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of real infrastructure projects from day one across sustainability, reporting and documentation.
• Assist with analysis of environmental, social and sustainability outcomes under senior guidance.
• Participate in site visits to understand implementation on live projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate sustainability outcomes into transport, energy and urban development projects.
• Learn and apply industry standards, digital tools and best practices through structured development.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Data analysis

Education

Engineering

Environmental Science

Sustainability

Job description

SMEC invites graduates to join its two‑year Graduate Development Program (GDP) to accelerate growth through hands‑on project experience, mentoring by senior engineers, and structured learning across teams and disciplines.

You will contribute to major infrastructure projects and develop consulting skills including communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving as you advance beyond the GDP along defined career pathways.