Graduate Mechanical Engineer — Rail & Metro Design

Smec; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC is seeking a recent Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our Rail & Metro team in North Sydney. As a Graduate, you will be part of a high-impact GDP designed to accelerate growth through hands-on project experience, mentoring from senior engineers, and structured learning across disciplines.

You will contribute to design, analysis and documentation on major rail and transport infrastructure projects, learn to apply industry standards, and gain exposure to site delivery while building

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Exposure to design tools such as AutoCAD or Civil 3D (12D or similar advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design development, including drawings, models and technical documentation.
• Assist with engineering calculations and analysis across roads, drainage or structures.
• Participate in site visits and inspections to understand field delivery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate inputs and milestones.
• Learn industry standards and best practices through structured development and on‑the‑job experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Design tools exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

12D

Job description

SMEC is seeking a recent Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our Rail & Metro team in North Sydney. As a Graduate, you will be part of a high-impact GDP designed to accelerate growth through hands-on project experience, mentoring from senior engineers, and structured learning across disciplines.

You will contribute to design, analysis and documentation on major rail and transport infrastructure projects, learn to apply industry standards, and gain exposure to site delivery while building