Graduate Engineer | Transport | Brisbane, QLD 1

Mott MacDonald; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking Graduates in Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics, Aerospace or Mechanical to join our Systems Engineering Team in Queensland. This early-career program offers broad exposure to transport infrastructure projects across Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast, with structured development and mentored growth.

In the APNA program you’ll participate in workshops, network with peers, and rotate through modules to build technical and professional skills within a supportive,

Qualifications

• Interest in Systems Engineering, System Safety, Integration & Verification.
• Willingness to learn across multiple teams on transport projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn and contribute to Systems Engineering activities in rail and transport projects.
• Collaborate with engineers across multiple teams to deliver project outcomes.
• Support formal training and development through the Graduate Program.

Skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Curiosity across disciplines

Structured thinking

Ambiguity tolerance

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Education

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

Job description

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'll be part of a global team that brings together diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives to solve complex challenges and create lasting positive 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 learning and can work well across multiple teams.

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

• Ability to break down complex problems
• Strong written communication
• Curiosity across multiple disciplines
• Structured thinking
• Comfort with ambiguity
• Stakeholder engagement skills
• Attention to detail and traceability
• Interest in safety-critical environments

From day one, you'll work alongside experienced engineers, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop your technical and professional skills in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Whether you're helping deliver the construction of major 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'll be trusted to make an impact, encouraged to bring fresh ideas and supported to grow into the engineer you aspire to be. You'll work alongside talented colleagues from across the business, including industry-leading experts who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping you succeed.

If you're curious, driven, and ready to make a difference, we'd love 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 social networks and gain an understanding of our company, our ways of working and our industry.

In year two of the program, the focus is on establishing your reputation and spend time refining interpersonal skills, understand self and adapting communication styles to influence 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're not just about delivering projects – we're focused on the positive impact and benefits they bring to our communities. We're the driving force behind some of Australia's most iconic infrastructural ventures that are transforming the way we live, work, and play.

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Our Values & Benefits

We are an equal opportunity workplace, 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 the 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 co-creating 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.

Location(s)

Brisbane, QLD, AU
Sunshine Coast, QLD, AU

Contract Type

Permanent

Work Pattern

Full Time

Market

Transport

Discipline

Electrical

Job Ref

17954