Graduate Facade Engineer (Start ASAP)

Stfrancis; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Structured development

Chartership support

Hybrid work model

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing support

Social activities

Job summary

Northrop in Sydney offers a permanent Graduate opportunity starting January 2027. You’ll work on real projects from the start, learn from experienced engineers, and be supported through mentoring and development programs. The role includes exposure to diverse projects across the Built Environment.

You’ll design façade systems, assist with layouts in AutoCAD and Revit, and collaborate with Civil, Sustainability and Building Services teams, with a clear path to Chartership and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate design engineers are expected to be in the final year or have recently completed a degree in engineering.
• Interest in façade design and multidisciplinary collaboration is desirable.
• Willingness to learn and engage with mentored development programs.

Responsibilities

• Design of façade systems as part of a team for Hospitals, Education, Sports and Commercial Developments.
• Exposure to metal cladding, aluminium screens, CFC facades, precast and brick façades.
• Assist with layouts, schematics and diagrams using AutoCAD; model in Revit.
• Collaborate with Civil, Sustainability and Building Services teams and external stakeholders.

Job description

Start your engineering career with real projects, real responsibility and people who will back you to grow.
At Northrop, you’ll contribute to projects from the start, work alongside experienced engineers and be trusted with responsibility early in your career.

• Work on real projects from the beginning
• Learn directly from experienced engineers and owners of our business
• Build your career with mentoring, development and exposure to diverse projects
• Permanent Graduate opportunity starting January 2027

What we provide

• A dedicated mentor and buddy, plus a strong graduate network
• Monthly career conversations and structured professional development
• Internal and external training, with financial support towards Chartership
• Exposure to different projects, sectors and disciplines
• Industry-benchmarked salary with annual reviews
• Genuine flexibility, including hybrid working, flexible hours and alternative public holidays
• Paid parental leave and wellbeing support
• A supportive culture with regular social activities and company events

There isn’t one Northrop career path. We’ll give you the experience, support and opportunities to build one that works for you.

What you’ll own

• Design of Façade systems as part of a broader team within the Built Environment: Hospitals, Education Facilities, Sporting Facilities, Commercial Mixed Use Developments and Industrial.
• Exposure to design of façade systems: Metal cladding, aluminum screens, CFC facades, precast, louvre, brick façade etc.
• Carry out site investigations under supervision and guidance of an experienced engineer.
• Assist in preparing layouts, schematics, diagrams using AutoCad, and 3D modelling software such as Revit
• Work on multi-disciplinary design projects liaising with Civil, Sustainability and Building Services teams.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders including architects, developers, commercial builders and local/state government bodies.

We are committed to empowering you, as a Northrop Graduate, to work on real projects with real responsibilities, early in your career. You will have the opportunity to develop to your full potential and beyond, alongside owners of the business.

Why Northrop

We’re employee owned, which means our people have a genuine stake in the business they’re building. Our leaders are accessible, decisions are made by people who understand the work and good ideas can come from anywhere.
For more than 50 years, we’ve worked across a diverse range of projects and sectors, with multidisciplinary teams across NSW, ACT, Queensland and Victoria.
We’ve also been recognised by Prosple as one of Australia’s Top 100 Graduate Employers, with graduate workplace awards across overall satisfaction, employee engagement, training, green initiatives and social responsibility.

What you bring

We’re looking for graduates who are curious, motivated and ready to learn. You’ll enjoy solving problems, collaborating with others and bringing new ideas to the table.
You don’t need to have your career mapped out. We’ll help you build the experience and confidence to discover where your strengths and interests can take you.

Who can apply?

You must be in your final year of study or have completed your university degree within the past year.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident of Australia or New Zealand Citizen.

Northrop is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all genders, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you need adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, let us know and we’ll work with you.