Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Pittsh; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working practices

Paid parental leave

EAP access

Professional development

Job summary

pitt&sherry in Brisbane is launching a Graduate Development Program for final-year undergraduates or recent graduates in Civil Engineering. You will gain exposure to consulting, mentoring, and client-facing work while developing technical and leadership skills.

Join a national Australian, employee-owned consultancy with a clear pathway into our formal Graduate Development Program, commencing February. Flexible, hybrid work arrangements support work-life balance and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering and in your final year or recently graduated in the last 12 months.
• Coursework or academic project related to Civil/Geotechnical Engineering
• AI literate with a growth mindset focused on continuous development with a willingness to embrace new systems and tools
• Curious and eager to learn, courageous in asking questions, sharing ideas, and embracing feedback
• Agile and adaptable, open to change and new experiences
• Collaborative and supportive, promoting teamwork and learning from others
• Motivated, enthusiastic, a team player who enjoys collaborating with others
• A strong written and verbal communicator who understands the importance of building positive relationships and enjoys finding ways to support client needs.

Skills

AI literacy

Growth mindset

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

About us:

pitt&sherryis an Australian employee-owned consultancy. Since 1963, we have been delivering engineering and environmental consulting, advisory and project management services. We thrive on tackling challenging projects that enable us to live up to our vision: inspired thinking to embrace the challenges of a changing world.

Weare proud to be Australia's most agile thinkers: we are engineers, scientists, planners, technicians, project managers and consultants and coupled with our multi-disciplinary offering, we deliver solutions that make a true difference to people and place.With seven offices throughout Australia, we are committed to remaining big enough to deliver and small enough to care.

The Opportunity:

Joining pitt&sherry as an undergraduate completing your final year or a recent graduate is a great way to lay the foundation for a successful career. We’ll support you in developing the skills needed to thrive in consulting, contribute meaningfully as part of a team, and prepare for future technical and leadership roles. You’ll also have a clear pathway into our formal Graduate Development Program, which commences each February.

You will work with knowledgeable team members and leaders, and gain experience working with clients. You’ll learn about all the different parts of our business and work on a range of projects whilst supported with ongoing technical knowledge development, mentorship and feedback.

What you bring:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering and in your final year or recently graduated in the last 12 months.
• Coursework or academic project related to Civil/Geotechnical Engineering
• AI literate with a growth mindset focused on continuous development with a willingness to embrace new systems and tools
• Curious and eager to learn, courageous in asking questions, sharing ideas, and embracing feedback
• Agile and adaptable, open to change and new experiences
• Collaborative and supportive, promoting teamwork and learning from others
• Motivated, enthusiastic, a team player who enjoys collaborating with others
• A strong written and verbal communicator who understands the importance of building positive relationships and enjoys finding ways to support client needs.

Why join us:

• Passionate Team: We're a friendly bunch who are passionate about our work. This role is a great opportunity for someone looking to join us as we launch into our 2030 strategy.
• Flexible Working Practices: At pitt&sherry, we champion flexible working practices. Our team enjoys the best of both worlds, splitting their time between home and the office. We believe in genuine work/life balance and strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both professionally and personally.
• Paid Parental Leave: Enjoy paid parental leave with no waiting period and a Return to Work Bonus for when you’re ready to come back.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Complimentary access to qualified psychologists and coaches to support your health and wellbeing.
• Professional Development: We encourage ongoing learning and development. We are active members of Engineers Australia and Consult Australia.
• Additional Leave: Purchased additional leave allowance as well as cultural and ceremonial leave with access to floating public holidays.
• Competitive Remuneration: A market-competitive remuneration package.
• Social Connections: Regular social functions to connect with your team.
• Recognition and Growth: Work for an agile company where your contributions are recognized, and you can truly make a difference.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We welcome and encourage applications from a diverse background including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mature workers, LGBTI+ people and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We actively support workplace gender equity and publicly report through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

Proud members of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC).