Graduate Engineer | Transport | Brisbane, QLD 1

Mott MacDonald; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Performance bonuses

Diverse committees & networks

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is offering a graduate opportunity in Queensland (Brisbane, Sunshine Coast & Gold Coast) for Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics, Aerospace & Mechanical engineers.

You will join a Systems Engineering team and work across diverse transport projects, learning about safety-critical systems, integration and verification from day one.

Qualifications

• Currently studying for a relevant Engineering degree and able to complete studies before February 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support Systems Engineering tasks across transport infrastructure projects (rail/road).
• Learn and apply systems engineering concepts including safety, integration and verification.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and contribute to meaningful projects.

Skills

Problem solving

Multidisciplinary curiosity

Structured thinking

Ambiguity tolerance

Attention to detail

Safety-critical mindset

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Aerospace/Mechanical)

Job description

Location(s): Brisbane, QLD, AU Sunshine Coast, QLD, AU

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Transport

Discipline: Electrical

Job Ref: 17954

Ready to help shape the future of transport infrastructure?

At Mott MacDonald, we believe brilliant results come from brilliant people. When you join us,you'llbe part of a global team that brings together diverse skills,experiences,and perspectives to solve complex challenges and createa lastingpositive impact.

We are looking for Graduate Engineers (Electrical / Electronics, Mechatronics, Aerospace & Mechanical) to join our Systems Engineering Team within the Transport Market in Queensland (Brisbane, Sunshine Coast & Gold Coast) .

If you have a strong interest in Systems Engineering, System Safety, Integration & Verification, and Rail Systems, this is an exciting opportunity to kick-start your career while working on a diverse range of transport infrastructure projects (road and rail). We are looking for people who are interested in learningand can work well across multiple teams.

We are looking for candidates who have the following key characteristics:

Ability to break down complex problems

Curiosity across multiple disciplines

Structured thinking

Comfort with ambiguity

Attention to detail and traceability

Interest in safety-critical environments

From day one,you'llwork alongside experienced engineers, contribute to meaningfulprojects,and develop your technical and professional skills in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Whetheryou'rehelping deliverthe construction ofmajor transport networks or solving complex ground engineering challenges, your work will help create infrastructure that connects communities and supports Australia's future.

At Mott MacDonald,you'llbe trusted to make an impact, encouraged to bring freshideasandsupportedto grow into the engineer you aspire to be.You'llwork alongside talented colleagues from across the business, including industry-leading experts who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping you succeed.

Ifyou'recurious,driven,and ready to make a difference,we'dlove to hear from you.

YOUR GRADUATE PROGRAM

Our Asia Pacific, New Zealand, and Australia (APNA) program includes a variety of non-technical workshops (formal learning), Early career professional committee activities, self-paced learning, and networking opportunities.

In your first year of the program, you will get to know us, your team, our sectors, and life in consulting. We provide tools and resources to build interpersonal skills, develop professional and socialnetworksand gain an understanding of our company, our ways of working and our industry.

In year two of the program, the focus is onestablishingyour reputation and spend time refining interpersonal skills, understandingselfand adapting communication styles toinfluence and drive positive outcomes.

In the final year of the program, we shift to greater independence with less formal learning and focus on building a profile in and outside of our business.

ABOUT MOTT MACDONALD

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy.We'renot just about delivering projects -we'refocused on the positive impact and benefits they bring to our communities.We'rethe driving force behind some of Australia's most iconic infrastructural ventures that are transforming the way we live, work, and play.

We are an equal opportunity work place, centred upon collaboration and connected thinking. We take pride in offering a wonderful array of benefits and amenities designed to make your experience here truly exceptional. You will be joining a passionate cohort with the opportunity to contribute to Inclusive and diverse committees and activities to support to grow your professional networks.

EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP

As a Graduate employee, you’ll have the opportunity to experience employee ownership and truly be part of one team, making our work more meaningful. We are more than just employees - we are stakeholders, actively cocreating Mott MacDonald’s culture.

Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.

Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.

As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.

Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.

APPLICATION & PROCESS

Applications close Friday 25 September at 11:59pm (AEST). Screening for this role will begin immediately, we encourage early applications as the role may close prior to the deadline.

To be considered for our Graduate Program, you must be currentlystudying fora relevant Engineering degree and be able to complete your studies beforecommencingthe program in February 2027.

We ask that you bring your desire to make a difference in the world and share the values we believe in. We would love for you to be a collaborative person, who has a pragmatic approach to problem-solving and is interested in upskilling or passionate about digital tools and design.